It is often very difficult to remain modest after achieving success, especially when people are heaping praise on one.Success brings with it a sense of achievement and satisfaction at having done one’s work well. It leads to happiness, confidence in one’s abilities, and a feeling of pride.The pride brought about by their success makes many people blind to the suggestions and advice of others. They close their minds and cannot accept that they may need help from other people.
Generally it is seen if one get success after a long struggle remains humble, modest and down to earth but those who get success in very young age or in 1st attempt may become arrogant and full of pride.
A proud successful person thinks himself to be the best person of the world,he look down upon the other people of society.Sometimes,such person start blowing his own trumpet,forgetting the proverb- "Let another praise you, and not your own mouth."
Pride is - pleasure or satisfaction taken in one’s work, achievements or possessions(Sahani Advanced Dictionary)
It is said , "Pride goes before a fall " means, if we are too proud and overconfident, we will make mistakes leading to our defeat.
It does not means that we should not take pride in our work. We should be proud of the things we achieve great and small. Pride is wrong if it is inordinate love of the self: super-confidence and distorted self-esteem that ignores one's shortcomings.
The main reason for downfall of many successful people has been their lack of humility and their overconfidence.
Overcoming pride requires humility. Humility is lack of self pride,it is not valuing yourself less than others, but it is recognizing that all gifts and talents come from God and acknowledging as such.It is said,"God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."
For example, if someone were to compliment your writing skill, a prideful response would be- “You’re right, I am an excellent writer. I am the best.” A person who do not value himself would response- “Oh, no, I can’t write.I don't think I am a good writer.” But a humble answer would be- “Thank you. I’m grateful that God has blessed me with this skill.”
One will achieve success after success if one keep in mind the importance of humility. Be confident but do not be overconfident.In order to remain modest, we should accept the praise without letting it go to our head. Remember to heed others people’s advice, to take their help and to accept the fact that we may be wrong.
