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You and Your Ego

Why it's actually good for you to have one

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Josh Lawson
Mar 11, 2024
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The ego tends to get a bad rap these days.

For instance, you might hear your friend exclaim, “He’s so egotistical”, when talking about their co-worker. By this they mean that their co-worker is excessively conceited or self-absorbed.

Obviously, it’s not a compliment.

Your friend may say this because, like most people, when they use the word “ego” they ar…

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