Dismantle Anyone's Giant Ego (Navy SEAL Formula) | Jocko Willink | Leif Babin | #extremeownership
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How to Subordinate Your Ego and Handle People with Giant Egos
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Recognize your ego: Understand that your ego can create conflicts and hinder progress in various aspects of life, including relationships and work.
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Practice humility: Acknowledge that life becomes easier when you learn to subordinate your ego and listen to others.
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Subordinate your ego: When dealing with someone with a big ego, focus on putting your own ego in check. This involves actively listening to their opinions and ideas without letting your ego interfere.
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Maintain humility: Even if you have vast experience or knowledge, stay humble and open-minded when collaborating with others.
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Handle conflicts: Instead of escalating conflicts with individuals with big egos, focus on de-escalating the situation by listening and finding common ground.
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Improve communication: Subordinate your ego by closing your mouth and opening your ears, actively listening to what others have to say before responding.
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Strategic thinking: Prioritize strategic thinking over tactical reactions when dealing with ego-related conflicts. Focus on the bigger picture and long-term goals.
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Build relationships: Subordinate your ego to build positive relationships with colleagues, bosses, and team members. Recognize the value of teamwork and collaboration over individual ego.
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De-escalate conflicts: Instead of confronting someone's ego directly, focus on de-escalating conflicts by understanding their perspective and finding common ground to move forward positively.
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Decision-making: Sometimes, subordinating your ego may involve making tough decisions, such as moving on from conflicts or situations that hinder progress.
By following these steps and practicing humility and ego-subordination in various aspects of life, you can improve relationships, communication, and overall success both personally and professionally.