Difference between arrogance and confidence

Arrogance and confidence are two different things yet separated by only a thin line. Confidence is simply being certain about something while arrogance means being too much proud or feeling that one is superior to others. Confidence is undoubtedly important and has a positive impact on life. We all must be confident in life but when we cross the line of confidence, we become arrogant.

“Confidence is arrogance under control” (Bond, 2012). A confident person doesn’t show off the talents or skills they have to other people. In fact, they don’t need to because they always carry a positive energy with them. They are always viewed as reliable and admired by everyone. Confidence is when we are willing to accept our flaws and try to be better every time. Confidence is what drives us past our fears and allows us to take full control of our life.

On the other hand, arrogance is when we look to build ourselves up by letting others down. Arrogant people always have a relative definition of success. Their success depends upon the failure of other people. They often underestimate the capabilities of other people and take their weaknesses as their strength. Moreover, they never accept feedback or guidelines they get because they think they are perfect. An arrogant person is keen on pointing out other’s mistakes for instance, correcting other’s grammar.

Confidence is good but we need to make sure that we do not cross the line. Arrogance is a weakness that eventually drags us down. It is undesirable and unwanted and no one likes arrogant people. We also need to be able to know when we are being arrogant because we often try to become confident but end up being arrogant.

Works Cited

Bond, W., 2012. Motivational Speaker Walter Bond On KIT’s Mike Bastinelli Show [AUDIO]. [Online] Available at: http://newstalkkit.com/motivational-speaker-walter-bond-on-kits-mike-bastinelli-show-audio/ [Accessed 20 April 2013].