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nemesis

Νέμεσις (Nemesis, “giving what is due”)
A rival or downfall you can't escape

Nemesis was the goddess who punished hubris. Now it means an arch-rival or a deserved downfall.

The story

Nemesis was the goddess who punished hubris. Her name comes from 'to give what is due'. She made sure the proud got what they deserved.

The Texas version

OU is the Longhorns' nemesis every October at the State Fair in Dallas.

Use it at work

Hubris is the setup, nemesis is the payoff. Stay humble and the goddess leaves you alone.

Practice it in Skepsis

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