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Learn the Art of Ego Management
he comes into contact with the ‘thorn content’ of the
other person, his ego flares up. It is but natural to have
this kind of contrary experience in social life. One has
to accept the thorn in the same way as one accepts the
flower. Failing this, one shall have to suffer irreparable
loss. Sharing in social life is of benefit to everyone but,
at the same time, it is accompanied by the negative
experiences of ego clashes.
Then what should be done in such a situation?
Learning the art of ego management is the only solution
to this problem, for that is the price to be paid for
enjoying the advantages of living in society. Inevitably,
every commodity has its price. Without paying this
price, one cannot acquire that commodity. This is very
true when it comes to reaping the benefits of social
living. If one wants to enjoy these benefits, one must
inevitably learn the art of ego management.
The ego problem is one’s own personal affair. Others
will not pay its price; one has to manage it on one’s
own. Here there are only two choices: either manage
the ego problem and prosper, or fail in its management
and end in disaster.
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