Arrogant. Brash. Condescending.
These are all accusations and feedback that I've gotten in the past year or two.
I find this very interesting after being the shy teenager that was scared to do anything social in high school, after being the wallflower and the quiet guy for so long. I read all those books and articles on how confidence is king and putting yourself out there is the only way to actually advance and make progress. I was taught as an air traffic controller that I needed to sound like I knew what I was doing whether I did or not. And that when I walked into a room I should think I am the best one here controller wise.
I've come a long way!