Confidence vs. Ego
Ryan shares a personal experience that highlights the fine line between confidence and ego, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness in communication. He reflects on moments where his desire for acknowledgment overshadowed the value of his contributions, illustrating how missteps can impact professional relationships. The discussion also delves into the necessity of confidence in various aspects of life while cautioning against crossing into arrogance.In this clip
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Ryan Holiday on Overcoming Your Ego with Lewis Howes
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What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in the episode "Heather Monahan - Top 50 Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Author | How to Create Confidence" and the clip "Breaking the Silence"? I'm also frustrated about how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed. Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently, but overall, I have a weird relationship with this one manager at work. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. It's just this one person, and I need to change my attitude. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will this change help her loosen her resistance too? But now, I'm feeling like I've had a negative impression on everyone and done a horrible job this summer. I know I haven't; I'm getting a return offer. But what is this feeling of self-doubt?
What does it mean when you realize you may have been making a mistake or taken criticism in a negative or defensive way on a project, as discussed in the episode 'Heather Monahan - Top 50 Keynote Speaker & Best-Selling Author | How to Create Confidence' and the clip 'Breaking the Silence'? How should I handle my frustration about how I acted—being responsive and thankful but also annoyed—after Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently? I have a weird relationship with one manager at work. I'm going to change how I've been acting. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them.
How important is it to go all in on yourself when it comes to health, growth, and surrounding yourself with successful people when you're young and single with not many responsibilities like a wife or kids, as discussed in several episodes and clips, including Edward Norton On The Perils of Ego & Taking Big Swings | Rich Roll Podcast, Finding Balance, and others such as 157: Transform Your Life with the Art of Moment Making - Interview with Jon Vroman, Front Row Summit Insights, Experience Your Ultimate Potential with Rich Roll, Embracing Challenges, JD Roth: The Journey of Transformation Against All Odds with Lewis Howes, Mirror of Transformation, Speak to Yourself This Way and Create The Life You Want, Rewrite Your Narrative, Monetize Your Mind: Liberate Your Life & Business with Sarah Swain, Embracing Change, Office Hours: The Business of Podcasting, Leaving Your Job To Start A Business, Comparing Ourselves, 623. Melissa Wood Tepperberg On Food Freedom, True Authenticity and Trusting The Process, Finding Fulfillment, and "PSYCHOLOGIST REVEALS The #1 Thing HOLDING YOU BACK In Life! | Scott Barry Kaufman & Lewis Howes," and "Balancing Love and Purpose"?