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Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it
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"Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when your position falls, your ego goes with it"

- Colin Powell

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This quote by Colin Powell is a tip to be simple and to not let our egos get too wrapped up in our positions. It is essential to keep in mind that our positions are not long-term and can change at any time. We need to not let our egos become so linked with our positions that when our positions fall, our egos opt for it. This can be a tough balance to maintain, however it is necessary to bear in mind that our positions do not define us. We should make every effort to be confident and pleased with our accomplishments, however not to the point where our egos end up being too carefully connected to our positions. We should be simple and bear in mind that our positions are not long-term and can alter at any time.

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Colin Powell This quote is written / told by Colin Powell somewhere between April 5, 1937 and today. He was a famous Statesman from USA. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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