Don't allow ego to block your full potential

By:  Amanda Kay

An ego is a defensive mechanism used to keep us from tackling our fears, hopes and dreams. 

"Ego will keep you broke for the rest of your life. It will not save you, but destroy you." -Dani Johnson

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recognize the different types of egos and live a life you never imagined!

Here are 7 of the most common egos:

• The Blame Ego -Blames everyone else except themselves for their lack of results. 
• The Fearful Ego -Never accomplishes anything because of fearing of doing or saying something wrong. 
  
• The Comfort Zone Ego - Doesn't really like where they currently are but doesn't do anything for the fear of getting out of their comfort zone.
  
• The Self-Righteous Ego- Think they are better than certain group of people just because of their religious beliefs, education,or social status.
  
• The Excuses Ego- Has excuses for everything for why they can't do something, instead of taking charge and making things happen.
  
• The Shy Ego - Never really try anything for the excuse of being "shy".
  
• The Other's People Opinion Ego - Won't try things even if they really want to, for the fear of what others would think.

recognize your ego(s) and confront them.

We all have had one or more of these egos. We use them as a wall of protection and to avoid dealing with the core issue. The key is to not stay in this role forever. Keeping an ego keeps you from realizing your full potential because it blocks you from being your true self and it prevents people from wanting to deal with you. Take off that disguise and throw it out the door. Live your life without excuses!! Take charge!!