Comments on: Confidence vs. Arrogance

By: Johnny

Johnny — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 17:50:35 +0000

Nice article. Arrogance is textbook for people with little or no self esteem. I don’t think there is more of a contrived trait then that of projecting arrogance, which is nothing but a defense to cover up the fact there is latent self loathing. I live in L.A., and sadly, people actually boast, and yaks pride in being tagged as arrogance.

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By: Shari Smothers

Shari Smothers — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:58:38 +0000

I came by this great post by way of another great post, “Positivity Rocks.”

“They use their arrogance to hide insecurity.” Years ago, I had this conversation with a friend who defended arrogance and called it useful. I never got him to see that it was more offensive and off-putting than any contrived benefit he named. It was amazing to hear his arguments.

I would add a next level of insecurity: they hide inferiority. Arrogant people know that, and where they fall short and want to overpower others with blustering words. Whereas, a confident person sees his short-falls as areas to improve, and to reach out for resources to mitigate any foreseeable difficulties.

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By: Tania Mara

Tania Mara — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 11:49:28 +0000

This is a brilliant post! So true on so many levels!

The only thing I don’t totally agree with is the part about arrogance being used to hide a writer’s insecurity. Many people are confident and arrogant at once. These things aren’t mutually excludent. Unfortunately.

Other than that, this post portraits arrogant writers faithfully. I’m going to share it with my friends.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:50:35 +0000

Loved this piece! To add to the other comments: I have found that arrogance is normally extremely close-minded where confidence is open to outside input and suggestions for improvement.

By: Regis

Regis — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 14:55:49 +0000

Hence the fine line between the two attitudes, if the writer recognize the positive input of the editor and accept the minor changes, that shows confidence in the overall work, resistance to improvement is often a sign of arrogance. Same goes to an editor who makes changes for the sake of recognition,it’s not only arrogance, but desecration as well…lol

By: steven

steven — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:59:47 +0000

Loved this.

Confident people let their work speak for itself.
Arrogant people speak for their work.

By: Phil

Phil — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:27:38 +0000

I’ve known writers who would object if an editor changed a single word of copy. But then again, I’ve known editors who have changed copies just to show they were doing something.

By: Regis

Regis — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:58:47 +0000

Confident writers acknowledge the possibility that they can be wrong and value other’s opinion as a possible source of learning and betterement.

Arrogant writers, even when talented, will waste their abilities in trying to convince all and everyone, and have the belief that a subject is close only if all agree with them.

Confidence is wisdom to recognize one’s limitations, and maximize on abilities
Arrogance is foolishness to ignore one’s weaknesses, and underuse useful abilities

Thank you for the post.

By: Camesha

Camesha — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:01:38 +0000

Lovely post:) I believe there is a fine line between the two. Sometimes being over-confident can come across as arrogance.

When all is said and done we have all had moments when we have been confident as well as arrogant. I know I have;)

This post definitely put things into perspective. Thanks Deb!

By: Jodee

Jodee — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:30:04 +0000

@ Chris: I think our comments crossed, LOL!

By: Jodee

Jodee — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:29:22 +0000

People who are confident focus on others – what they can do to help their clients or help the client meet their needs. Arrogant people are into themselves.

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:07:10 +0000

Arrogance is always about one’s self. Confidence is often placed outside one’s self. Goliath was arrogant. David was confident.