if people were more honest with themselves, they could avoid a lot of this

like yea, you're dope, but has this person known you long enough to really know that? has anything happened to make them this into you this quickly? has this ever happened in your life before? that sort of thing.

there's a level of self-awareness that's key in determining the difference

I think this is the best move. let him fully rest up and recuperate this season then make a big push for the title next season