The term “ego” is often used when referring to someone who is self-centered or self-focused. There is, however, a different way of looking at it.

The ego represents the self and how you distinguish yourself from other people. All of us are distinct and all of us have unique talents. I prefer to think of ego as “Expanding Greatness Outward.”

Your talents are a gift. Don’t hide them. Don’t minimize them.

Celebrate the abilities that you have been given by sharing them with others.

Teach.

If you write, write regularly so others can learn from you.

If you are joyful, pick other people up when they are sad or lonely.

If you are good at finances, help those who aren’t.

If you know something that someone else doesn’t, tell them. Don’t squander your knowledge.

And don’t ever, ever, ever hide your abilities.

Discover what makes you unique and sprinkle a little bit of it everywhere you go. Honor your talents by sharing them with others.

Expand your greatness outward.

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