I can see two possibilities here. (1) You don't understand the distinction between having a big ego and being annoying. In this case I don't know what to say, except: thinking you're great doesn't necessitate telling…
Sorry if that was opaque, but I'm trying to point out that you don't have to be obnoxious to be driven.
edw519: you nailed it! I now understand why my auto mechanic disdains my mathematics degree.
I can see two possibilities here. (1) You don't understand the distinction between having a big ego and being annoying. In this case I don't know what to say, except: thinking you're great doesn't necessitate telling…
Sorry if that was opaque, but I'm trying to point out that you don't have to be obnoxious to be driven.
edw519: you nailed it! I now understand why my auto mechanic disdains my mathematics degree.