There is always that egotistical, pompous, overconfident person that believes that no one is bigger and better than them. They think that without their presence, the show can't go on.
Speaking of shows, I'm using David Ruffin from the Motown singing group The Temptations as a prime example.
David Ruffin was talented, charismatic, handsome, and arrogant. He was a key member of The Temptations and their early success. However he let it all go to his head and it led to differences within the group. They voted him out and he delusionly thought the group would be worse without him. Conversely, The Temptations won a Grammy, continued to sell multiple records and even recorded their classic rendition of "Silent Night".
The point here is we have too many David Ruffin-like characters. Think Terrell Owens, Kanye West, Rosie O'Donnell and even Kobe Bryant.
Ego and confidence can be a good thing, but you should stay humble and grounded. I have said before that what you have can become what you had in an instant. You cannot allow yourself to believe your own hype.
Now on the flipside, some people do serve as sparkplugs in our lives and our such big contributors that their absence leaves a void. You want to make a positive impact, but not rub it in everyone's faces. You are human and fallible after all.
I've also spoken of karma in the past. It's real and will bite you in the backside if you decide you're bigger than God, or God Himself. David Ruffin did have success after The Temptations, but will always be remembered most for "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud To Beg".
Therefore it's probably best to say little and do more. Let your actions and achievements do the talking. And never get comfortable or complacent. Stay in touch with your true self: heart, mind, and soul.
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