I do a bit of wrestling with the role of my EGO in my home business. I do not always think that ego is a bad thing, but it can get out of control. Trying to figure out when to allow it to run free and give it my ego the upper hand, and when I need to get a grip and let other parts of my psyche rule can be a bit of a challenge when it comes to the entrepreneurial process…
Ego is a hard concept for me anyway–I have read so many conflicting things that I am not sure ego is healthy, appropriate self esteem and feelings of self-worth, or having TOO MUCH of a high opinion of myself and my capabilities. I am not even entirely sure if it is something that can be controlled or if it is good or bad parts of my personality. What I do know is that I can get carried away with I THINK I can do and lose sight of what is really possible and probably.
Whether a substantial ego is a good or bad thing, I do think that moderation is the key. When it comes to my home business, having people I can go to for a “reality check” can be helpful. The important thing is to find people that are objective and supportive–going to those who tend to be too pessimistic or too optimistic doesn’t help me at all. Sure, sometimes we need cheerleaders who wills spur us on regardless, but when our ego is running rampant, it may be that we need people or places that will help us tame things a bit and get a more realistic perspective.
Excitement is good, the urge to make things better and bigger in your home business is good, but it is also a good idea to make sure that it isn’t all about your ego–that you are not biting off more than you can chew just because you have allowed your ego to get over inflated!
Also: The Strength of the Ego
Is Your Ego a Help or a Hindrance?