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Derek Young

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How does arrogance compare with confidence?

Multiple question, question. =)

How would you define a person who is arrogant, then how would you define a confident person?

How can each hold their own positive and negative qualities?

Since arrogance is socially considered a bad trait; how would you humble a person/yourself if they/you are/were arrogant? Looking for "success" stories.

Not much to say, but just peaked my interest as I looked at some personality charts that passed my view online.

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    John Moonstroller 30+

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    Sep 9 2012: General Patton was considered arrogant. I'm not sure WWII could have been ended in the same time frame without him. I think that his arrogance was vital in some of the plans associated with the Normandy Invasion. In other words, the allies used the arrogance trait of General Patton because it influenced the Germans plans to defend France against the Allied Invasion.

    I think Eisenhower handled him very well.

    In a Writers Guild, being able to take criticism is important to enhance your skill as a wordsmith. Those who give the criticism, are usually your peers in the club and they serve as the audience you want to impress with your work. Being arrogant could slow your progress considerably

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