
The Brain Rot Dr: We're ALL Getting More Narcissistic!
The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Confidence Flourishes Within, While Ego Derives From Without
A confident person's self-esteem is rooted internally, while an egotistical person's self-esteem is derived externally. Social media and technology have shifted our focus from internal contemplation to external validation, leading to a reliance on outside perceptions for self-worth. Historically, humans spent a significant amount of time reflecting on their own thoughts and feelings, but modern life promotes constant external engagement, fostering insecurity. Success alone does not equate to security; instead, it can lead to feelings of imposter syndrome, particularly among high achievers in elite environments. True confidence emerges from navigating and surviving failure rather than from external accomplishments or societal comparisons.