E is for Entreprenuer… and Ego
March 23, 2007
It is said that having an ego isn’t an option when you are an entrepreneur… it is a requirement.
Ego
From Dictionary.com
e·go [ee-goh, eg-oh]
–noun, plural e·gos.
1. The self, especially as distinct from the world and other selves.
2. In psychoanalysis, the division of the psyche that is conscious, most immediately controls thought and behavior, and is most in touch with external reality.
3.
1. An exaggerated sense of self-importance; conceit.
2. Appropriate pride in oneself; self-esteem.
In any form of sales you need to have confidence. You have to convince another person in the value of the product you are trying to sell them. As an entrepreneur that product often isn’t a disconnected something, but your idea and a very personal part of who you are.
Confidence is an important key to success. You can have low personal self-esteem, and still having a break through product or idea… but being self-confidant puts another ace in your hand when it comes time to get others on board.
Having an ego helps you maintain your confidence in yourself and your idea, even after the 10th time you were told no by an investor or were told you were nuts by a friend or family member. There is a delicate balance though between having an ego and being an egotistic prick.
Being able to hear constructive criticism is crucial and sometimes having a little humility goes a long way.
Today is a good opportunity to remind yourself that you’re a genius and it is only a matter of time until the world knows it.
Cheers,
-Darius
Professional Narcissist
6 Comments
Mat said on March 23, 2007...
Great way to open a post Darius, you got me in nicely there!
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Eric said on March 23, 2007...
It most certainly is a requirement. People make fun of my talking D. Trump doll that sits on my desk but it’s just enough of a reminder to brush off the negativity you get sometimes and push forward. Then I look to my Dr. Evil & Mini Me bobble heads, they help me devise my plan to take over the world.
Aaron said on March 23, 2007...
Eric talks to his dolls a lot.
I agree Darius. I don’t necessarily think Ego is the correct definition but I think you make a great point.
You do need confidence, a thick skin, a stubborn mind, and enough humility to realize you need others who know more than you about certain topics.
Darius said on March 23, 2007...
Aaron, you might be right. Ego is a good word for me, because it is also a bit of a challenge to accept as the word typically has negative connotations.
So my immediate reaction is to go “I don’t have an Ego!”, but then that leads into “Do I?”
It opens up the opportunity to do some self evalutation., and from that all I get to consider my strengths and weaknesses… and end up at a confirmation that I truly am amazing!
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