In the language of social media today, artists and sports greats of all kinds often refer to themselves as GOATS. The term means “Greatest of All Time.” Once a term reserved for public acclaim of a popular sports figure, today, the term has been used to declare the best of the best, or at least, those who believe, they are the best--folks such as Muhammed Ali, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Kobe Bryant--those icons of their craft, who are often universally lauded and praised by others as well as significantly self-proclaimed. The problem with icons however is the fine line between honored icon and self-elevated idol.

What makes these figures so great? Often,it’s their penchant for winning, for showmanship, their sports acumen, or their simple image of coolness. Those who are GOATs appear succ…