"Ego"...

When did putting on a facade become the cool thing to do? I've been noticing a disturbing trend lately that I want to share with you. More often I find myself running into people with great ideas and inspirations who fail to humble themselves to the knowledge of their peers in order to be successful. In order to avoid failure and unnecessary pitfalls one would be smart to listen to the experiences and advice of others who have "been there, done that", but in today's society people tend to put on an act to reflect an idea that is bigger than what they are in order to come off as influential movers and shakers in their industry. Simply put, I really hate this! You are what you are so there shouldn't be a need to be anything other than that.

As far as I'm concerned people can really erase their titles (VP, A&R, CEO, etc.) and let their reputations and actions precede them. I feel this way because a title doesn't define who you are, but instead is a mere label/representation of the responsibilities entrusted to you. In other words, just because you have CEO tied to your name doesn't mean that your company isn't a failure.

I think that it shows a high level of maturity and drive when a person can take the advice of their peers who are established in their respective fields. For example, if I know that a person is great in marketing and they offer me some tips, chances are that I am going to soak up that information like a sponge and apply it. The exact opposite is more common though and I know this from personal experience. I've tried to help so many people with so many projects, but because they feel that they know best I continue to watch their visions remain stagnant. I am at a point where I know how to humble myself and accept criticism and feedback, I even petition for it. Just like in order to be a leader you must first be a successful servant the same holds true with egos. In order to walk around like a big shot you have to humble yourself to the established heavy hitters.

P.S.
I walk like this 'cause I can back it up... I talk like this 'cause I can back it up... I can back it up, I can back it up...xoxoxo