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e\u00b7go\u00b7cen\u00b7tric<\/p>\n

adj<\/p>\n
1.<\/strong> regarding everything only in relation to oneself; self-centered; selfish<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Synonyms: <\/em><\/strong>resolute, firm, dogged, fixed, constant, bold, intent, persistent, relentless, stalwart, persevering, single-minded, purposeful, tenacious, undaunted, strong-willed, steadfast, unwavering, immovable, unflinching, strong-minded\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Egocentric is probably not a term anyone wants to hear about themselves.<\/div>\n

I\u2019ve read a few blogs and articles lately about this trait in my personality profile.\u00a0 I know exactly where it comes from and can see it when it bubbles up, but in recognizing it I believe I can control it through conscious changes and am determined<\/a> to do so.<\/p>\n

“Nothing others do is because of you. What others say and do is a projection of their own reality, their own dream. When you are immune to the opinions and actions of others, you won’t be the victim of needless suffering.” don Miguel Ruiz, from his best-seller “The Four Agreements”<\/strong><\/h3>\n

How can we become immune to the opinions and actions of others when we take things personally because we are in ego?\u00a0 One of the definitions of egocentric is that I have the tendency to perceive, understand and interpret the world in terms of ME and therefore, tend to believe that everyone else sees what I see and believe.<\/p>\n

I’ve read that the degree of egocentricity hinges largely on amount of invested interest.\u00a0 With those whom I am emotionally invested is where I have to be most careful, as this is where the degree of egocentricity is greatest.<\/p>\n

You will probably agree with me that open-mindedness is a virtue.\u00a0 It is also the antithesis of being egocentric.\u00a0 I like to think I am open-minded and believe that I am in many ways.\u00a0 However, when my mind is made up about something, it can be a challenge for me to remain open-minded to what others are saying.\u00a0 My quest to better this in my own life has led me to add something to my mission statement:\u00a0 “I have a self within that can and does look at all sides without loss.”<\/strong> This is something I will be consciously working on each day.<\/p>\n

We are all egocentric in many ways; these tendencies demonstrate this daily when we:<\/p>\n