Do You Want the Arrogant Guy Covering Your Six?

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At what point does it cross the line into arrogance? And is there a downside to that? Or do you want the arrogant guy covering your six or your quarterback? I think you want a healthy degree of arrogance, you know. It doesn't have to come out in the form of boasting or bravado and self-congratulation. That's when arrogance becomes a turn off to your teammates.

Dr. Nate Zinsser is an expert in the psychology of human performance who consults to individuals and organizations seeking a competitive edge. Dr. Zinsser is a PhD in sport psychology from the University of Virginia and has taught at William Patterson College, East Stroudsburg University, and in the University of Virginia’s Continuing Education Division.

Dr. Zinsser's book, The Confident Mind: A Battle-Tested Guide to Unshakable Performance is available now.

Learn more about Nate at: natezinsser.com.

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