Quote by Colin Powell

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

Avoid having your ego so close to your position that when yo

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This quote is a reminder to not let your self-worth be solely dependent on your professional or social status. It cautions against identifying too closely with one's position or accomplishments, because if the position is lost or fails, it may deeply impact and deflate one's ego. Instead, it encourages a healthy sense of detachment from external factors and encourages personal development and self-esteem based on intrinsic qualities, character, and inner strengths rather than external validation.

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