What’s Wrong with the Nike Ad? And How It Fuels a Culture of Delusion and Insecurity

Putting politics aside, I’m not a fan of the commercial’s message, “Believe in something. Even if it means sacrificing everything.”

This is the sort of self-help advice that sounds good in theory.

“If people say your dreams are crazy… Good. Stay that way.”

“Don’t try to be the fastest runner in your school… Be the fastest ever.”

“Don’t just become a tennis …