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Confidence?

Sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound as though thinking everyone is beneath me becomes second nature. The confidence is what becomes second nature and it's a fantastic feeling knowing that you have achieved something so valuable that you can only achieve by yourself.
 
Nebulous said:
Replace the word confidence with arrogance and I'd say thats accurate statement.



I say it's fine how it is. And not to mention you could fill that spot up with many words so I really don't see your point. I still stand by what I previously said. And thanks for changing from insecure back to arrogant. This is really making your opinion credible.
 
Karrit said:
I say it's fine how it is. And not to mention you could fill that spot up with many words so I really don't see your point. I still stand by what I previously said. And thanks for changing from insecure back to arrogant. This is really making your opinion credible.

You were quoting and responding to a comment that was directed at BreakGuy so I dont know what you are talking about.
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Karrit said:
I'm arrogant just because I think highly of myself...?

No I think your are arrogant because you think you are better than everyone else.

Then I read this statement:

I'm not better then everybody and I know that deep down inside

which leads me to believe you are insecure because you have to lie to yourself on the inside in order to display confidence on the outside.

Also like I said, if you really were a confident person and secure with yourself, you wouldnt have to compare yourself to others.
 
I don't see how it matters how one develops confidence, as long as they do so without harming anyone else in the process. So if that means thinking you're better than others to help grow your morale, then so be it.
 
Nebulous said:
You were quoting and responding to a comment that was directed at BreakGuy so I dont know what you are talking about.
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No I think your are arrogant because you think you are better than everyone else.

Then I read this statement:



which leads me to believe you are insecure because you have to lie to yourself on the inside in order to display confidence on the outside.



I was talking about how I used to be. I used to be insecure until I developed a new mentality. I don't literally think I'm better then everyone I just tell myself that to make myself more confident when I go to talk to others. Why don't you understand that? I feel like I keep repeating myself over and over. I am always telling myself what makes this person better then me. Stop putting them on a pedistule(sp?) Eric! (That's me by the way. I'm talking to myself) BTW, this works very effectively with girls whenever you're nervous lmao. I am not insecure nor am I arrogant I just think like that in the present moment.
 
Well one of my biggest turn offs when meeting people are those who think they are better than me or better than others. I like a genuine person who knows who they are and doesnt need to compare themselves to others in order to make themselves feel better about themselves.
 
@Nebulous; Imagine the situation. You have no confidence whatsoever and find it really difficult to even say hello to people. How would you build up the confidence to not be so shy?
 
BreakGuy said:
@Nebulous; Imagine the situation. You have no confidence whatsoever and find it really difficult to even say hello to people. How would you build up the confidence to not be so shy?



That's what I'm saying it's more like the approach is cocky, but when I start talking it's the real me. I don't fake conversations. If I say something I mean it. It's me.
 
BreakGuy said:
@Nebulous; Imagine the situation. You have no confidence whatsoever and find it really difficult to even say hello to people. How would you build up the confidence to not be so shy?

I'd say to myself..

Why are you being so shy? He/She is just another person just like you are.
 
Nebulous said:
I'd say to myself..

Why are you being so shy? He/She is just another person just like you are.



Lmao were going about it the same way, but instead it's more like stop putting that pussy on a pedistule (sp?) lmao. You're better then that! Finally an agreement has come out of this.
 
Hey, you're not understanding. Thinking you're better than people is arrogant, and that's the bottom line. You can sugarcoat and 'bend the truth', but the real truth is that you shouldn't feel superior to people.
 
Sam! said:
Hey, you're not understanding. Thinking you're better than people is arrogant, and that's the bottom line. You can sugarcoat and 'bend the truth', but the real truth is that you shouldn't feel superior to people.



So you're saying I'm arrogant because I'm shy and thinking like that has been the only way I have found to get around that. Well, then I don't know anyone who isn't arrogant. Face it who goes around life thinking they're the same as everyone else. No one. When you get in an argument and the other person doesn't agree with you so you feel superior. That means you're arrogant... Well, then everyone's arrogant. Just because a person come off as arrogant at times doesn't mean they should be labeled as an arrogant person. And if that's the case then everyone's arrogant.



An arrogant person to me is someone who thinks they're better then everyone all the time not just in certain situations. Yeah I'm arrogant when I approach someone I guess, but then I'm me when I start talking. Making assumptions just limit your life. Really. And so do judgments.
 
Anybody with a small bit of respect wouldn't think like they're superior to everybody else. The idea isn't to think that you're inferior or superior. You have to think that you're equal, know that you're equal.



Then you get things done.
 
Ok, well I guess I don't have respect lmao.



Confidence: belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance: His lack of confidence defeated him. -dictionary.com



I believe in myself a lot. Haha



belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities - kinda sounds like being cocky to me. I mean knowing you're good at something.
 
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Confidence is good, I like confidence. Be confident. Don't be arrogant. There is a clear difference which you don't need a dictionary to point out.
 
Karrit said:
Ok, well I guess I don't have respect lmao.



Confidence: belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance: His lack of confidence defeated him. -dictionary.com



I believe in myself a lot. Haha



belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities - kinda sounds like being cocky to me. I mean knowing you're good at something.



arrogance: offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride.



Thats all Im seeing in this thread.
 
I used to be painfully shy. I got over that but I did it in a different way. I don't think or tell myself I'm better than others.
 
Nebulous said:
arrogance: offensive display of superiority or self-importance; overbearing pride.



Thats all Im seeing in this thread.



How am I being offensive if no one knows what I'm thinking...? It's called my thoughts. This whole argument is stupid, and needs to end.





Confidence is good, I like confidence. Be confident. Don't be arrogant. There is a clear difference which you don't need a dictionary to point out.



Obviously you do, because being arrogant means I'm coming off as better then someone or cocky, but how can I come of as something when no one can read my mind. You guys are so wrong. People just see a kid that's walking with good posture and a smile on his face. But lemme guess... You guys would assume that to be arrogant. No, that's what confidence looks like. How would you know what I'm thinking, hence No one calls me arrogant. It's not like I tell others I'm better then anyone. Remember the definition: offensive display of superiority I'm not displaying anything. I'm thinking it. You cant display a thought unless you say it out loud. which I don't.
 
Well you are saying it out loud (typing it) (displaying) it here. Also if you walked up to me with the attitude that you are superior or better than me, I would probably sense it. Not a good way to present yourself.
 
Karrit said:
How am I being offensive if no one knows what I'm thinking...? It's called my thoughts. This whole argument is stupid, and needs to end.









Obviously you do, because being arrogant means I'm coming off as better then someone or cocky, but how can I come of as something when no one can read my mind. You guys are so wrong. People just see a kid that's walking with good posture and a smile on his face. But lemme guess... You guys would assume that to be arrogant. No, that's what confidence looks like. How would you know what I'm thinking, hence No one calls me arrogant. It's not like I tell others I'm better then anyone. Remember the definition: offensive display of superiority I'm not displaying anything. I'm thinking it. You cant display a thought unless you say it out loud. which I don't.



Bravo, you are very convincing I don't like your methods but I can't appreciate them, not saying I agree with you but you still put on an entertaining debate. I'd say that I am quite paranoid and rather shy but I have reasons to be I was picked on for a great portion of my childhood, I don't think I am better than anyone, I think we are all equal but we choose different paths. If it helps you stay confident than hell yes stick with that idea.
 

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