Confidence Vs. Ego

I always see people get these terms confused and think it’s worth clarifying.

Because one is ideal and earned while the other is toxic and baseless.

I need not tell you which is good and which is bad, rather, let’s instead look at each from an indifferent perspective.

Confidence is something that is built slowly, over time.

It is something that is typically gained through overcoming challenges or accomplishing goals.

It adds a particular glow to your Being, one that is easily recognizable by others.

One that draws people in.

Confidence is something we all should strive for as I mention on this page almost daily.

Ego, on the other hand, is like an unfounded, unearned confidence.

It is something we all have and that requires constant monitoring to control.

Much like genuine confidence, it gives off a noticeable vibe to others, but instead of being something others are drawn to, it tends to repel them.

Think of ego as arrogance.

Ego tends to be a defense mechanism for a psychological flaw; often, narcissism but not always.

Someone who is egotistical rather than confident, will think they are capable of doing no wrong. They deserve respect, not because they earned it, but because they’re them.

Another major distinction between the two is that confidence often comes with empathy and doing what’s right while ego is often selfish and uncaring.

Sometimes it can be difficult to tell which someone has because it is possible for people driven by ego to become quite successful.

But a sure-fire way to differentiate between the two is to see how the person treats others, and especially those who can’t do anything for them.

A confident person will treat everyone equally and with respect while someone driven by ego’s behavior will drastically change based on who they’re dealing with.

It can be somewhat challenging at first to really see the difference between confidence and ego,

But with a close observational eye, separating those who are confident from those who are egotistical will become easy!

-Ryan, Persona Coach

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