We are all born with ego. Ego is the sense of self, and some people develop a very large ego that interferes with a realistic sense of self pride and self importance, to the point that it becomes dysfunctional for the individual and interferes with interactions with others, due to the over emphasis on and esteeming of the self.
Self respect, on the other hand, implies a realistic assessment of one's abilities, attributes, accomplishments, and challenges. Self respect is not only more moderate and temperate, but also lends itself to a confidence that serves the individual, rather than interferes with it. Self respect is not an exaggerated assessment of the self, but a moderate and objective view in relationship to the importance of oneself.
Self respect, on the other hand, implies a realistic assessment of one's abilities, attributes, accomplishments, and challenges. Self respect is not only more moderate and temperate, but also lends itself to a confidence that serves the individual, rather than interferes with it. Self respect is not an exaggerated assessment of the self, but a moderate and objective view in relationship to the importance of oneself.
