Pride is the quality of having an excessively high opinion of oneself or one’s importance; confidence is a feeling of self-assurance from an appreciation of one’s abilities or qualities.

Pride can be a destructive attitude that leads to arrogance and an unwillingness to accept constructive criticism. You can identify an individual with pride by the way they carry themselves. A proud person often dismisses others, not listening carefully or taking in what others say. They are more focused on their accomplishments than those around them and view themselves as superior. This behavior prevents people from sharing their ideas or thoughts, making collaboration easier if possible. It’s tough for a proud person to receive input from others; they constantly crave attention from others. Their identity revolves around achievements and accolades and hence, they become increasingly isolated over time. 

Self-Confidence is an admirable quality. They are aware of who they are and what they aspire to be. People’s perceptions of them do not easily affect them. When a confident person walks into a room, everyone feels their presence. Their self confidence reflects through their personality. They shine their light without becoming overbearing. They are open to hearing what others have to say. A self-assured person does not seek attention, but if they do, they don’t use it to define themselves. A confident person does not assume that not knowing something makes them less capable. Self-confidence is an attitude that says,