Half the Battle is Managing Your Own Ego

We all have an ego. It is our friend. It keeps us safe by scouting for danger. It’s why we aren’t extinct as a species. Humans are very good at protecting themselves.

Except mastodons and primitive tribes aren’t walking the earth today.

(I realize there are people in corporate cultures who may take exception to this.)

When we allow our ego to think doubt is danger, anxiety unfolds.

Worry is a symptom of anxiety.

Worry destroys peace and relationships.

Worry shows up as:

Distancing from people you care about
Shame
Intimidation
Insecurity
Playing small
Overcompensating
Assumptions
Victimhood
Expectations
Lack of purpose
No intention
Lack of intimacy
Confrontational

Here’s what it sounds like in your head:

“I better speak just so I can be noticed.”
“He always picks on me.”
“I don’t want to draw attention because what if I’m wrong?”
“I’ll never get a better job.”
“I don’t know what...

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You don't want to get emotional at a meeting. You don't want to lash out or withdraw at a...

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