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Topic: "EGO vs. SELF-CONFIDENCE"
FindMe1113 Joined Tue 04/10/07 Posts: 35104	Sun 04/12/09 03:35 PM
I have met many people in my life-time that seem to think that being "Egotistical" and having a "Self-Confident" attitude about yourself are the same characteristics, and that there's no difference! What do you think?

feistybaby Joined Fri 04/25/08 Posts: 2422	Sun 04/12/09 03:38 PM
I think that self confidence is usually quiet and being assured in yourself. Egotistical is when people find the need to pat themselves on the back usually very loudly and most often because no one else is doing it for them.

Christinacospgs Joined Sun 04/27/08 Posts: 6376	Sun 04/12/09 03:39 PM
I strongly disagree. Self-confidence exudes itself in different ways than arrogance and being egotistical. It's more like being sure enough of yourself not to worry or feel uncomfortable in the presence of others. Egotism puts the "me" first, and you tend to dominate a conversation, never ask about the other person, and are probably genuinely not interested in anything they say anyway!

Phuque Joined Mon 11/17/08 Posts: 14151	Sun 04/12/09 03:39 PM
Self-confidence...YAY! Over-inflated Ego...NAY!

Gossipmpm Joined Tue 03/03/09 Posts: 19414	Sun 04/12/09 03:39 PM
Egotistical is everything about me me me. Good self esteem is that balance between knowing and loving yourself and the ability to share it with others in a good way Now ain't I good!!! LOL

FindMe1113 Joined Tue 04/10/07 Posts: 35104	Sun 04/12/09 03:42 PM
Hiya Fiesty I've actually met a few people that did the "pat on their own back" thing, but claimed they were self-confident about themselves and deserved that "pat on the back"

Dan99 Joined Sat 08/23/08 Posts: 14941	Sun 04/12/09 03:45 PM
I have met many people in my life-time that seem to think that being "Egotistical" and having a "Self-Confident" attitude about yourself are the same characteristics, and that there's no difference! What do you think? I think the people that think that are wrong! You can be self confident without being selfish.

feistybaby Joined Fri 04/25/08 Posts: 2422	Sun 04/12/09 03:45 PM
Hiya Fiesty I've actually met a few people that did the "pat on their own back" thing, but claimed they were self-confident about themselves and deserved that "pat on the back" Hiyas Ms. Rose I have met those people as well. It is one thing to carry yourself with pride and know you are trying to be the best you can be but quite another to demand that everyone else know it as well.

FindMe1113 Joined Tue 04/10/07 Posts: 35104	Sun 04/12/09 03:49 PM
I agree Dan....some think it's a "fine line" between the both....but I cant see this imaginary "line", even with BI-FOCALS on

motowndowntown Joined Wed 11/19/08 Posts: 21862	Sun 04/12/09 03:50 PM
Big egos bruise easily.

FindMe1113 Joined Tue 04/10/07 Posts: 35104	Sun 04/12/09 03:50 PM
I strongly disagree. Self-confidence exudes itself in different ways than arrogance and being egotistical. It's more like being sure enough of yourself not to worry or feel uncomfortable in the presence of others. Egotism puts the "me" first, and you tend to dominate a conversation, never ask about the other person, and are probably genuinely not interested in anything they say anyway! GREAT ANALYSIS!

krupa Joined Thu 07/03/08 Posts: 18651	Sun 04/12/09 03:51 PM
My huge and over inflated ego tells me that I should be self-confident. Let's face it....it just ain't gonna fly to be a self-absorbed ego-mainiac if I ain't got no confidence. You can't have one if you don't have the other.

luv2roknroll Joined Sun 07/06/08 Posts: 30367	Sun 04/12/09 03:51 PM
Rock what you got... and back what you rock!

motowndowntown Joined Wed 11/19/08 Posts: 21862	Sun 04/12/09 03:53 PM
Rock what you got... and back what you rock! Rock on baby!!!

Christinacospgs Joined Sun 04/27/08 Posts: 6376	Sun 04/12/09 03:53 PM
I strongly disagree. Self-confidence exudes itself in different ways than arrogance and being egotistical. It's more like being sure enough of yourself not to worry or feel uncomfortable in the presence of others. Egotism puts the "me" first, and you tend to dominate a conversation, never ask about the other person, and are probably genuinely not interested in anything they say anyway! GREAT ANALYSIS! Thanks I think it would be really hard to be in the teaching profession and not have self-confidence, but at the same time having true empathy and concern for my students is what builds good classroom relationship.

krupa Joined Thu 07/03/08 Posts: 18651	Sun 04/12/09 03:54 PM
Rock what you got... and back what you rock! I love you!

FindMe1113 Joined Tue 04/10/07 Posts: 35104	Sun 04/12/09 03:55 PM
My huge and over inflated ego tells me that I should be self-confident. Let's face it....it just ain't gonna fly to be a self-absorbed ego-mainiac if I ain't got no confidence. You can't have one if you don't have the other. WOW...Krupta ...De-Ja-VU I've heard those same EXACT WORDS from others! Is that the "Fine Line" between the two?

luv2roknroll Joined Sun 07/06/08 Posts: 30367	Sun 04/12/09 03:58 PM
Rock what you got... and back what you rock! I love you! Yeah... you just love it when im backin what I rock.

krupa Joined Thu 07/03/08 Posts: 18651	Sun 04/12/09 03:59 PM
My huge and over inflated ego tells me that I should be self-confident. Let's face it....it just ain't gonna fly to be a self-absorbed ego-mainiac if I ain't got no confidence. You can't have one if you don't have the other. WOW...Krupta ...De-Ja-VU I've heard those same EXACT WORDS from others! Is that the "Fine Line" between the two? There is no fine line Honey. This entire conversation wouldn't have to happen if everyone would simply acknowledge my absolute superiority. But...nooooooooo!

luv2roknroll Joined Sun 07/06/08 Posts: 30367	Sun 04/12/09 04:00 PM
My huge and over inflated ego tells me that I should be self-confident. Let's face it....it just ain't gonna fly to be a self-absorbed ego-mainiac if I ain't got no confidence. You can't have one if you don't have the other. WOW...Krupta ...De-Ja-VU I've heard those same EXACT WORDS from others! Is that the "Fine Line" between the two? There is no fine line Honey. This entire conversation wouldn't have to happen if everyone would simply acknowledge my absolute superiority. But...nooooooooo! Thats what im sayin "King Krupa"...heehee.