Home > Cool Stuff > Email | Print |  Share  Digg Facebook MySpace  Yahoo! Buzz Twitter January 2009 The Next Step 1. Can you think of someone who has an inflated ego? How has their ego harmed them? What is the downside to having an inflated ego? 2. Take a moment to write a letter to the person you listed in above. What would you tell them that you think they should know? You don’t need to give your letter to them. This exercise simply helps us see (and remind ourselves) of the negative side-effects of having an untamed ego. 3. Can you think of someone who is humble? How has their modesty benefited them? Do you respect them? If so, why? What can you do to remind yourself to keep your own ego in check?