Success and Humility
SUCCESS MUST BESTOW HUMILITY
There is a popular saying that goes- "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you". In order to relate to this rule, one of the most important needs is that of ‘humility’. Humility is a high virtue of human beings. Unfortunately this affirmation is not accepted by everybody. Somehow this virtue is ignored, or it was not paid much attention to it.
At the very core of a humble person is an inner strength powered by high self-esteem. Someone who has a true sense of self has no need to feel insecure. Insecurities lead to self-centeredness, arrogance, feelings of superiority, and boastfulness.
When one has low self-esteem the need to feel important by others is exaggerated. This high need prompts the individual to brag, or act in arrogant ways or even tells half-truths to fill that need. When self-esteem is high, the need to feel important by those around is replaced by the self-importance that is felt within. This self-importance that is experienced creates a strong feeling of security, which generates that inner, unspoken confidence. That quiet confidence translates into humility.
A secure, accurate sense of self has no room for selfish pride. Feeling pride in our achievements and that of our family's is not what I refer to. It's great to feel proud and to give positive reinforcement to self or loved ones for a job well done. However, when that same pride is used to make comparisons with others so they feel put down shows very little modesty and very little humility.
It is important to realize how a strong sense of self can change our entire outlook in so many areas of our lives, especially in the area of humbleness.
Humility is a very attractive quality. It means staying confident and poised while putting away arrogance and boastfulness as we achieve our goals. When the humble person accomplishes bigger career opportunities and more wealth, they can still maintain a modest attitude and not see themselves as superior to
There is a popular saying that goes- "Do unto others as you would have others do unto you". In order to relate to this rule, one of the most important needs is that of ‘humility’. Humility is a high virtue of human beings. Unfortunately this affirmation is not accepted by everybody. Somehow this virtue is ignored, or it was not paid much attention to it.
At the very core of a humble person is an inner strength powered by high self-esteem. Someone who has a true sense of self has no need to feel insecure. Insecurities lead to self-centeredness, arrogance, feelings of superiority, and boastfulness.
When one has low self-esteem the need to feel important by others is exaggerated. This high need prompts the individual to brag, or act in arrogant ways or even tells half-truths to fill that need. When self-esteem is high, the need to feel important by those around is replaced by the self-importance that is felt within. This self-importance that is experienced creates a strong feeling of security, which generates that inner, unspoken confidence. That quiet confidence translates into humility.
A secure, accurate sense of self has no room for selfish pride. Feeling pride in our achievements and that of our family's is not what I refer to. It's great to feel proud and to give positive reinforcement to self or loved ones for a job well done. However, when that same pride is used to make comparisons with others so they feel put down shows very little modesty and very little humility.
It is important to realize how a strong sense of self can change our entire outlook in so many areas of our lives, especially in the area of humbleness.
Humility is a very attractive quality. It means staying confident and poised while putting away arrogance and boastfulness as we achieve our goals. When the humble person accomplishes bigger career opportunities and more wealth, they can still maintain a modest attitude and not see themselves as superior to