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No, it's arrogance. For instance, when I'm in a place like Minneapolis, I stay in median priced hotels and don't order a meal that costs more than about $25. When I'm visiting an office and offered something to drink, I never take anything.
When I'm dealing with folks in Boston, New York, Philadelphia or even Ohio, I adopt a rock star persona. I will send a receptionist back to remake my coffee if it's not right. I will think to myself during meetings "you are the best in the business, make sure [HE] understands that."
I'm confident in both settings. But in one, I'm being part of the team. In the other, I'm the reason the meeting is being held in the first place.
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