Perhaps my ego is about to be stroked

If you’re a maker of any sort, as I am, you’ll know that your ego is at least partially dependent upon your ability to sell what you make. 

WE BUILD our ego around all sorts of things; possessions, social status, education, appearance, relationships, family history, beliefs, nationality, religion. I mean, you name it.

Sometimes, we build our ego around the work we do or a special ability. Such as being able to do the Rubiks Cube in five seconds flat — or make beautiful hats.