○Ego [7]

     The ego is weak to things that seem big and strong, such as the authority or power of others. When faced with an opponent it can't beat, it shrinks and becomes a yes-man. Conversely, the ego tends to look down on leaders who are merely kind, finding them easy to deal with. To deal with people with strong egos, a leader needs not only sincerity but also strength.

    Staff who blindly follow their leader's words or feel fear towards the leader tend to mimic the leader's behavior, such as treating others casually. Conversely, if the leader respects someone, they tend to follow suit. These obedient actions stem from the ego, such as lack of self-confidence, fear, and self-preservation. People with less ego attachment treat everyone with love, regardless of how the leader treats others, because they are not bound by fear.

    Being timid or unable to assert oneself does not mean that one's ego is weak. Behind these behaviors lie a lack of self-confidence, a desire not to be disliked (self-protection), and stubbornness. Being in a state of no-mind allows one to have a normal attitude without being bound by these issues.

    The ego envies successful people within reach and admires those beyond its reach.

    The ego wants to interfere when it sees someone in front of it profiting.

    Whenever you achieve success, big or small, someone somewhere will always be jealous of you. In a society where people haven't overcome their egos' desire for more, everyone feels a sense of lack. Therefore, to those who are not doing what they love or are not doing well, the stories of those who are enjoying what they do may seem boastful and dazzling.

    The ego calculates gains and losses, so it smiles and talks in front of others, but curses them when they're not around. If you're not aware of this, you might become mistrustful of people, but since this kind of behavior is normal for the ego, it's better not to worry about it.

    Humans argue because of their egos.

    People who dislike humans dislike not the person themselves, but the actions of the person's "self," their ego. That's why they might like children and animals. Those without developed cognitive abilities are free of malice. There are also people with developed cognitive abilities but thin egos.