You say that ego leads to failure if you’re too egocentric, but you're missing a point. Ego does not necessarily make someone fail. It's when ego turns into narrow-mindedness and refusing to learn from others that causes issues. You keep saying that ego comes with delusion, but I’m telling you: that’s not how it works. Ego and delusion are two different things. Delusion blinds you from reality and prevents you from growing, whereas ego, when kept in check, is simply self-belief a necessary trait for achieving greatness.
You also bring up the point that not being humble means turning your back on your coach. I disagree. Having ego doesn’t mean you disrespect your coach. You can still respect your coach and still believe in your ability. Being egocentric means disregarding feedback entirely, and that's where the issue lies. I’m saying ego should coexist with self-awareness. It’s not about disrespecting others, it’s about trusting yourself while also being open to improving with the help of others.
In the end, you’re still mixing up the difference between ego and delusion. Ego is about self-belief, delusion is refusing to see your own flaws. Balance is the key confidence in yourself combined with the humility to accept feedback and keep evolving. That’s what leads to success. I’m not saying being humble is bad, I’m saying it’s not the only key to being great.