[Juan Antonio]

(07-10-2012 05:49 PM)OGNorCal707 Wrote:  

I agree with you, I can't stand people that needlessly brag about stuff whether it be how much money they make, women they fuck, or weight they can lift. To me people that do this are just masking their insecurities, they have a need to feed and pump up their ego, as a way of dealing with their deep-seeded issues.

Two guys I'm pretty good friends with that I hang out with frequently, brag so much, it really gets old. One of them is a clear case of a guy who is truly insecure, lacks self-esteem, and confidence, but tries to over-compensate by being boisterous, passive aggressive, and always trying to "one up" everyone else.

My other buddy reminds me of Deb from this forum, tall, naturally athletic build, handsome (with "male model" looks), and kills it with the women. He's a chill guy, cool, smart, and funny, so he's got stuff going for him, but I can't really say he has good game.

He brags and boasts like a motherfuck about all the women he bangs or that want to fuck him, which kind of irks me, because he can't be humble and understand he got lucky, and it's not exactly a cakewalk for everyone else. He likes to talk shit and kind of clown on everyone else, and compare the women he pulls to his friends.

I'm a big proponent of killing the ego. Not to confuse the ego with your self-identity or self worth, a person should always be their authentic self, but drop the need for validation, approval, the need to feel better than everyone and be admired by everyone.

The coolest people and some of the most successful people are often the most humble. A person who has everything going for them, but refrains from bragging and rubbing it in others faces', is often the one who is most secure with himself.

He has no need to tell everyone how great he is, because he just is, he knows it, and everyone else does too. People that are humble earn an extra level of respect, when they treat their peers as equals, even when it might not always be the case.