You walk in steady.
You speak with clarity.
You know who you are.
That’s confidence — grounded and quiet.
But sometimes the same tone,
the same energy,
the same certainty…
starts to feel like something else.
A little heavier.
A little louder.
A little too sure.
There’s a thin line.
Confidence holds presence.
Arrogance seeks power.
Confidence says:
I know my worth.
Arrogance says:
I need you to know it too.
Confidence is calm.
Arrogance needs applause.
Confidence holds space.
Arrogance takes space.
Confidence invites.
Arrogance asserts.
You say:
- “I know what I bring to the table.”
- “I don’t need validation.”
- “They just can’t handle strong energy.”
And maybe that’s true.
But ask:
- Am I standing tall — or standing above?
- Am I sharing my truth — or making sure it’s heard over theirs?
- Am I secure — or just armored in performance?
Confidence is rooted in self-respect.
Arrogance is built on self-protection.
One grows connection.
The other creates distance.
This is the Cushy way.
Power with softness.
Presence without pressure.
Truth without tension.
You can be magnetic —
without pushing anyone away.
