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Yesterday, the 200-meter men's final at the Paris 2024 Olympics took place, and there has been a lot of talk about one of the athletes, Noah Lyles. Lyles is a very successful sprinter, having won three world championships and a bronze medal at the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Games. He also won a gold medal in the 2014 Youth Olympic Games. In 2023, he made history by winning three sprint events at the World Championships, a feat not achieved since Usain Bolt did it in 2015. (Source: Wikipedia) Noah Lyles comes across as a confident and driven individual. He truly believes in himself and his abilities, which motivates him to strive for excellence every day. However, some people see him as too proud and full of himself. This raises the question: Where does self-confidence end and arrogance begin? In a documentary called "Sprint" on Netflix, you can see behind-the-scenes moments with Lyles and other track runners. From his interactions, you can tell that Lyles exudes confidence and determination, influences that stem from his background and the support of people like his mom, who motivates him despite his asthma. Before the final race, Lyles was poised and prepared, fully confident in his ability to win. However, Letsile Tebogo emerged as the victor, leaving Lyles with a third-place finish. Now, the question remains: How do we differentiate between self-confidence, pride, arrogance, and boastfulness? Note: Many people are critical of Lyles, labelling him as prideful and boastful. Photo Credit: Noah Lyles #parisolympics #paris2024
Paul Jackson
2mo
I was discussing this topic with a friend last night. The difference between confidence and arrogance, boldness and pride. From the lens of the scriptures we see people who are bold and were labeled proud. David was an example, he was bold and audacious ready to defeat Goliath, but his brother labeled him proud. 1 Samuel 17:28 The apostles were deemed proud too, when they were asked not to preach, but they responded with, "See to yourself whether it be right to obey God rather than men." Acts 4:19-20 Jesus Christ was also deemed proud by the sect of the Pharisees, "How will you say before Abraham, I am" John 8:56-59 But there's one thing about these examples, they were extremely humble and even Jesus was said to be humble unto death, Philippians 2:8 Their confidence was in God, and not in themselves. On a general basis, The difference between self-confidence and pride is that, when you watch people that exhibit these traits, they don't put anyone down to elevate themselves. They respect everyone's opinion and treat others nicely and they never because of their abilities look down on people. Believing that you're the best is not pride, lack of confidence is not humility. Thanks for sharing Damilola Felicia Badmus
Ifunanya Okoye
2mo
This is an important topic and something we should always be mindful of, as the boundaries between these four traits can be quite thin. People often mix up confidence with the other three. Here’s my take on the differences: 📌 Confidence: Believing in yourself, your efforts and abilities to achieve your goals. 📌 Pride: Also believing in yourself, but thinking you’re already perfect and don’t need to put in the effort or improve. 📌 Arrogance: Ignoring advice or warnings, often a result of excessive pride. 📌 Boastfulness: Thinking you’re above everyone else and not being able to stop talking about it. Basically, the difference between confidence and the other three is making efforts to grow and improve and not hurting other people’s ears with how you’re better than everybody else.
Good debate Damilola Felicia Badmus I haven't listened to the athlete before to know what he sounds like, so I'll just speak to the question. While the line is thin, it is still discernable. Self-confidence is a feeling of competence and belief in your abilities. Pride on the other hand is feeling you're better/superior to others.
I believe that humility can shine through one's confidence. Usain Bolt expressly showed us the possibility of being both. You can be very confident in your ability but humble enough to acknowledge other people and let love lead. When people don't see that in you, they call it pride. It's no wonder people love Usain Bolt any day and anytime Damilola Felicia Badmus
Ebuka Emmanuel
2mo
Self confidence always looks like pride to people who can’t do what the self confident person does
Chris MAUGHAN
2mo
1. He underestimated his opponents 2. He waisted crazy energy with his entrance 3. He did not go us 100% on the task ahead He will learn and come back stronger 3rd is an unbelievable achievement also He needs to learn from his errors like we all have to do Damilola Felicia Badmus
I believe that self-confidence is you knowing you can do it, putting effort to make sure you actually achieve it and ignoring every obstacle to achieve it it's a process of know start identify ignore get results Happy weekend Damilola Felicia Badmus
Damilola Felicia Badmus l see in Lyles someone that is confident of his abilities. Unfortunately, there is just a thin line between self-confidence/overconfidence and pride. How can one draw the line? Thanks for sharing.
There's a thin line between self-confidence, pride, arrogance, and boastfulness. Sometimes, it takes series of events to tell the difference, Damilola 💖
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2moSelf confidence is simply self assurance. The assurance you have of yourself and on your ability to perform a task and without making others feel less of themselves or putting others down. The moment the assurance you have of yourself makes you now to begin to talk others down, belittle them and make them feel less of themselves, then it now Pride, arrogance and boastfulness. That's the slight difference. You can be confident and not make everyone else feel little of themselves or their ability. That's true self confidence. Hope this helps? Thank you Damilola Felicia Badmus