True strength whispers, ego shouts. In this reflective and powerful episode, Kevin and Alan unpack what makes someone truly confident versus someone who is arrogantly inflated. They reflect on personal moments, past podcast appearances, and how experience changes the way we see ourselves and others. You’ll hear how confidence without competence can backfire, why arrogance often blocks growth, and how self-awareness is the key to staying grounded. If you’ve ever questioned your own energy or someone else’s, this conversation will give you a fresh lens.

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Show notes:
(2:24) Was it confidence or arrogance
(4:59) When insecurity looks like confidence
(7:17) Why real confidence feels quieter
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(12:01) Defining arrogance and inflated ego
(15:03) The hidden cost of arrogance
(16:16) Outro

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