We all want to be successful, it gives personal satisfaction and self-worth, and we all want to be recognized for it. I would say that is natural. And there is nothing wrong in and of itself of being proud of your accomplishments.
But as is often true, success oftentimes leads to arrogance, of thinking you're better than others and are invincible, which is not only wrong, but can lead to disaster, as Proverbs 16:18 warns: "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."
No man wants to lose that which he has worked hard to achieve and to keep, so how can you be successful, and proud of your accomplishments, without becoming arrogant?
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Yes humility and humble-ness as already mentioned is worthwhile.
But say if one is arguing whether or not there is ACTUALLY an existing philosophy realm which one can access autonomously and get-some necessary help with previous unsolvable questions like the Mind-Body Question, then as a seeker of that type of knowledge solution here one may have to GET QUITE CREATIVE so to speak when conversing and describing such question types. Simply because others here may not understand just how free and necessary are our questions and answers CONNECTED-to and reflective of some PROBLEM SOLVING PREVIOUS History so to speak.
And some will "never learn" about this... Whilst others more inquisitive and philosophically attuned will have the capacity to grasp those philosophy problem situations which are begging for some "learning light" to be shone that way, for example.
The Body-mind problem was solved in the last century by KR Popper, and the subjectivists who do not agree just return to their old mantras and dogma. It's unfortunately been evident here for all of the 16 years this site has been in operation ; and please don't think that "Quora" or "Reddit" may be any different. Philosophy continues to be held back by stubborn people who try to bamboozle readers with wordy "love of wisdom" nonsense as if Philosophy study cannot change back into the real exciting and progressive free and AUTONOMOUS area it has been in the past ; discovering "argumentative language" that leads to a new environment where new facts about philosophy and our world is formed. An Objective worldly area for sure.
Arrogance is almost Darwinian when you think about it. Think of the male Peacock showing his plumage. It is a power play that keeps him in power.
See how smart, cool, pretty, handsome, fit, strong, brilliant, rich I am, and that is how we get noticed in society.
It’s crazy because we know that leaders who have humility—servant leaders, actually motivate their staff more successfully. Yet too often the arrogant are chosen to lead. Reasons like “they have presence, are outgoing, or are confident over shadow their inability to relate, problem solve, show compassion, share the pen or serve. Most of us dread working for such people and yet I find it hard to find someone who has not had a boss like that.
So that arrogance, you see, is actually someone seeking success in the world that has not evolved. It is not content of character. It’s playing the game.
If you're honest about your path to success, most times there is thanks to be given to one's parents, spouse, and colleagues (unless you're the Lone Ranger, Kemosabe).
A daily morning right-you-all (ritual), while one is transitioning from alpha to beta rhythm, giving your cares, great and small, as a package addressed to God, and receiving in turn a torch to carry through the day, gives something to work with.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow's_hierarchy_of_needs notes most being-cognition people have a sense of destiny, of a higher guidance or power.
At close of day, a simple counterclockwise non-involved looking at some events of the day, choosing to do better, and asking God to teach and protect you while your body rests, is wise.
It's not for philosophical reasons, it's for psychological ones. You've obviously confused Psychology with Philosophy. WRONG FORUM. But the answer to your question is HUMILITY. Some people come by it naturally, some have to learn it, and many never do.