87. The Truth About Your Ego
Episode 89 of the Momentum podcast, hosted by Eric Jivraj, titled "87. The Truth About Your Ego" was published on July 30, 2023 and runs 29 minutes.
July 30, 2023 ·29m · Momentum
Summary
In today's episode, I share my views on ego, what it is and the importance of having a relationship with it. I highlight the 5 ways in how your ego can be constructive as well as explaining the ways in how your ego can be destructive. Takeaways 00:00 Intro 01:50 Ego is not a bad thing 04:22 What is Ego? 06:07 Self-confidence 07:45 Motivation and ambition 09:06 Assertiveness 10:17 Resilience 11:25 Individuality and self-expression 13:36 Arrogance and entitlement 15:30 Close-mindeness 17:52 Poor decision-making 19:14 Difficulty accepting criticism 25:42 Relationship strain If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please give it a follow and a review, it helps the podcast a lot! Want to work with me as your life coach? Go to: https://ericjivrajcoaching.com/ Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericjivraj/ Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericjivraj
Episode Description
In today's episode, I share my views on ego, what it is and the importance of having a relationship with it. I highlight the 5 ways in how your ego can be constructive as well as explaining the ways in how your ego can be destructive.
Takeaways
00:00 Intro
01:50 Ego is not a bad thing
04:22 What is Ego?
06:07 Self-confidence
07:45 Motivation and ambition
09:06 Assertiveness
10:17 Resilience
11:25 Individuality and self-expression
13:36 Arrogance and entitlement
15:30 Close-mindeness
17:52 Poor decision-making
19:14 Difficulty accepting criticism
25:42 Relationship strain
If you’ve enjoyed this podcast, please give it a follow and a review, it helps the podcast a lot!
Want to work with me as your life coach? Go to: https://ericjivrajcoaching.com/
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericjivraj/
Follow me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ericjivraj
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