Ego
In this episode, Colby & Dr. Kim talk about and define having a healthy ego versus a “big” ego. They answer the question, is having an ego always a bad thing? They discuss ways to find healthy balance in your life, how to learn from your mistakes, and signs that your ego might be out of control.
Quotes:
“Sometimes you don’t notice how much of your ego is controlling aspects of who you are.” - Colby Taylor
“My ego doesn’t want me to take responsibility for my actions, it makes me want to feel like I’m better than I am and blame others for my mistakes.” - Colby Taylor
“Having an ego becomes dangerous when you are not willing to learn from the mistakes that you make.” - Colby Taylor
“If you aren’t growing, you are going backwards.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
“When you get older there is a tendency to start thinking that you know more than you do and to stop learning and growing.” - Colby Taylor
“I don’t usually see the guy with the bad ego in counseling, I see the coworkers of the guy with the bad ego in counseling, who don’t know how to work with someone who thinks they are right all the time.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
“Humility is the template you want to lay over your life.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
“You never have to feel bad about your failures or mistakes if you let God use them.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
Homework Questions:
1. What does ego look like in your life?
2. In what ways is your ego good / bad?
3. Are there any areas where your ego is out of control?
4. How can you better control your ego?
5. Do you see any areas where your ego has negatively affected others?
6. Who can you ask to help you see areas where your ego needs to be checked?
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RESOURCES:
Ego Is The Enemy by Ryan Holiday
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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