Is Your Ego Helping You or Hurting You?

We’re always told to “kill the ego.” But what if that’s not the point at all? In this segment from the Let’s Get Real Radio Show, Shark and Spanish dive deep into what ego really is, why it gets such a bad rap, and how learning to honor it can actually help us live fuller, more balanced lives.

Spanish shares how he came to see his ego as an old warrior — a protector who may not always have handled things perfectly, but who kept him alive through the battles. Instead of destroying it, he’s learning to thank it. Shark adds that ego isn’t just about pride or arrogance — it’s also behind fear, shame, scarcity, and anger. The key isn’t killing the ego, it’s dancing with it: feeding it when it needs encouragement and checking it when it gets too inflated.

Together, they unpack how affirmations, confidence, and even something as simple as celebrating a YouTube subscriber bump can be healthy ways to acknowledge the ego. The conversation touches on spirituality, self-love, balance, and the real challenges men face when trying to reconcile depth with everyday life.

👉 If you’ve ever struggled with the idea of ego — whether in spirituality, self-growth, or just navigating daily life — this conversation flips the script. Ego isn’t the enemy. It’s part of who you are. And learning to respect it might just be one of the most freeing steps you can take.

Key Takeaways

The idea that you must “kill the ego” is a spiritual fallacy.

Ego can be seen as a warrior that has kept you alive — it deserves gratitude.

Ego fuels both our confidence and our fears — balance is everything.

Affirmations aren’t just “inflating the ego” — they’re reminders of self-worth.

Men don’t need to reject ego — they need to learn how to work with it.

Timestamps

00:00 – Spanish reframes ego as an old warrior worth thanking
00:24 – Affirmations and the truth about ego “inflation”
00:47 – Ego as the source of fear, anger, shame, and guilt
01:23 – Shark on men lying to themselves about emotions
01:48 – Story of YouTube growth, ego, and honoring the little wins
03:12 – Why ego deserves feeding — and how to keep it in check
04:01 – Balance: the ego that steps up when scarcity shows up
04:07 – The fallacy of “killing the ego”
04:31 – Two dudes talking about feelings… and sometimes just sports & beer


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