"In [[Greek]] mythology, characters often experience [[katabasis]]—or “a going down.” They’re forced to retreat, they experience a depression, or in some cases literally descend into the underworld. **When they emerge, it’s with heightened knowledge and understanding**." ([Location 2094](https://readwise.io/to_kindle?action=open&asin=B01AWUTMB0&location=2094)) --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[failure]], [[depression]], [[resilience]], [[humility]], [[expertise]], **Source** -- [[202409161103 - B - Ego is the Enemy]]