Leading and Love

A lot of folks confuse humility with inferiority, two concepts which occur on the confidence spectrum but are very different from each other. Often you hear superstars talk about remaining humble and not getting too high on themselves, or getting carried away with what they have or what they have accomplished. Not getting too high or too low is is being humble, because humility lands right in the middle of getting too high (arrogance) and getting too low (inferiority).

Arrogance and inferiority are opposites of each other on the confidence spectrum and they both point to (high) levels of insecurity.

Idea #1

The picture below shows how we appear to others when we are humble. 

The insecurities are present, but they don’t occupy a big part of who we are.

Being humble doesn’t mean allowing yourself to get shoved around. You know what you stand for and you stand for it.

Idea #2

The picture below depicts how we appear to others when we act in inferiority or in arrogance. The insecurities are easily noticed and they are constantly on display.

Arrogant people or those who feel inferior are more likely to cause damage to themselves and others.

Quote #1

“Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it's thinking of yourself less.” -C. S. Lewis

Quote #2

“If you are humble nothing will touch you, neither praise nor disgrace, because you know what you are.” -Mother Teresa

Quote #3

“Selflessness is humility. Humility and freedom go hand in hand. Only a humble person can be free.” -Jeff Wilson

Challenge

Take some time to discover how much of your character is defined by your insecurities. Be brave enough to ask someone what they think of you.

Affirmation

Greatness demands humility. I am great.