Ego

[Freddy]

Originally Posted by bas2456

On the court, you must, however, exude confidence as others have said.

Agree with previous posters.
Substitute "confidence", a relatively positive concept, for "ego", with all the negative baggage that sometimes goes along with it.
Then, add the fact that "There's sometimes a fine line between confidence and cockiness," and your mindset is on solid ground, methinks.
That's a fine line we're all called to walk. And like Johnny Cash sang, "I walk the line."

[j51969]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

I think the air of confidence that's required to be proficient at officiating can sometimes be mistaken for inflated ego.

agreed,

Fine line between confidence and arrogance.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

Really? He hasn't even participated in this thread.

Frankly, I think the number of gratuitious shots being taken at chseagle is getting way out of line.

Agreed. But, I'm still looking forward to tonights report.

Originally Posted by bas2456

As you're improving, your ego can't be so big that you don't want to listen to criticism.

On the court, you must, however, exude confidence as others have said.

Agreed. As we have also discussed before, some don't take criticism too well and some have HUGE egos (my experience).

Confidence comes with time and games (IMO) and I am still working to get this for my more senior games.....