The self-confidence of the warrior is not the self-confidence of the average man. The average man seeks certainty in the eyes of the onlooker and calls that self-confidence. The warrior seeks impeccability in his own eyes and calls that humbleness. The average man is hooked to his fellow men, while the warrior is hooked only to infinity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True self-confidence comes from internal standards rather than external validation. The warrior seeks personal integrity while the average man seeks approval.
- In plain terms
- Seek integrity in your own eyes, not approval from others.
- What can you take from it?
- Build confidence on internal standards, not approval.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Whose eyes judge you?
- What is true self-confidence?
Another view
External feedback can sometimes be useful for improvement.
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