Your ego can get so big that it .....

Having pride in what you do and who you are is very important. But pride and ego are two different things. When you swell up with pride inside it motivates you to do even better. But when your ego gets too big it can make you behave in a way you can't be proud of. If you judge things that are said or done to you as an attack against your character, your ego can feel attacked. Then your ego goes in defense mode and tries to convince you that you have no choice but to defend yourself. Even though what was done or said wasn't worth going to battle over, let alone a full out war. Like they say "don't sweat the small stuff." If it's not a Life or Death situation, don't make it one. JUST FLUSH IT out of your mind before your ego feels offended. Take pride in being able to keep your ego from getting too big for your own good.