Everyone is wrong about the Ego.
It doesn't mean what you think and it's actually a good thing.
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It doesn't mean what you think and it's actually a good thing.
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When people hear the word ego, they often associate it with vanity or arrogance.
But in reality, ego is simply our sense of self.
It's how we perceive ourselves and our place in the world.
But in reality, ego is simply our sense of self.
It's how we perceive ourselves and our place in the world.
There's a common misconception that there's such a thing as a "big ego."
The truth is: there are strong egos and weak egos.
The truth is: there are strong egos and weak egos.
A strong ego is one that is self-validated, confident, and self-sufficient.
A weak ego, on the other hand, seeks validation from others and can be either arrogant or humble.
A weak ego, on the other hand, seeks validation from others and can be either arrogant or humble.
For example, let's say you're at a party, and someone is making a negative comment about your outfit.
A person with a weak ego might feel embarrassed or even lash out in anger.
A person with a weak ego might feel embarrassed or even lash out in anger.
You might say something like, "Well, at least I don't dress like a clown!" in an attempt to make yourself feel better.
Others will freeze and simply feel like shit.
Both have a weak ego, because both live through the eyes of others.
Others will freeze and simply feel like shit.
Both have a weak ego, because both live through the eyes of others.
What people say about them matters to them and defines their identity.
This is what a weak ego means.
In contrast, a person with a strong ego might brush off the comment and say something like, "Thanks for the feedback, but I like it."
This is what a weak ego means.
In contrast, a person with a strong ego might brush off the comment and say something like, "Thanks for the feedback, but I like it."
They are self-validated and confident in their own choices and don't feel the need to seek validation from others.
People think having a strong ego means being an asshole.
Thatβs not true.
People think having a strong ego means being an asshole.
Thatβs not true.
A person who puts others down or belittles them is not confident or self-validated.
They are seeking validation through negative means, which is a sign of a weak ego.
Ego is not the enemy.
They are seeking validation through negative means, which is a sign of a weak ego.
Ego is not the enemy.
It's a natural and necessary part of who we are.
The key is to develop a strong and healthy ego that is self-validated, confident, and self-sufficient.
Don't seek validation from others or put them down to feel better about yourself.
The key is to develop a strong and healthy ego that is self-validated, confident, and self-sufficient.
Don't seek validation from others or put them down to feel better about yourself.
Focus on your own growth and development, and don't let anyone else define your sense of self.
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