Have the humility to learn from those around you. – John C. Maxwell
Humility is an unassuming view of one’s own importance combined with respect for others.
Arrogance is an overinflated opinion of one’s own self-importance and a contempt for others.
In today’s world, regrettably, humility seems to be pushed aside and replaced with arrogance.
This mode of behavior benefits no one, including the one with an overstuffed ego.
In order to move forward, humility, not arrogance, is a key to honest debate, compromise, and genuine respect for the beliefs of all parties concerned.
Humility is a difficult lesson to learn and attain; it is most beneficial when it becomes a way of life.
Humility was another important lesson. As a child, my understanding of humility was limited to platitudes and threats: “Don’t let this go to your head”; “A little humility is good for you”; and, “I’m going to teach you some humility.” That last one always meant trouble.
As a result, humility was not something I was anxious to learn about, let alone practice.
As I grew older, however, I learned that there was more to humility than humiliation. Once again, dentistry was a good teacher.
I discovered the difference between taking pride in doing my work well and thinking that my work was done well because I was doing it.
Whenever I made the mistake of thinking that I created the perfect crown or the perfect smile, the phone would ring.
A patient on the other end would say, “Doc, remember that new stuff you put on my front teeth to make them whiter? It’s turning green!” Or, “Doc, that crown you cemented on yesterday just fell off … I almost swallowed it.” – Excerpt from “I’m Afraid”
One of the rewards of humility is an improved sense of humor, especially when it is self-deprecatory.
This, I believe, is seldom possible with an arrogant human being.
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Do Not Be Afraid!!!