All humans have this sense of self-importance called ego. A healthy ego gives a man confidence in his abilities and he is inspired to achieve his goals and work hard. A man with a healthy sense of self knows to demonstrate his strengths without being arrogant, welcome other people’s opinion and carries himself with pride without boasting. However, ego can become unhealthy when one feels superior to others and is self-opinionated.
When one is proud, he tends to think too highly of himself and be condescending toward others. Pride sets in when we begin to glory in what we possess and in our reputation. It gives rise to the feeling of self sufficiency and makes one appropriate to himself the glory that belongs to God. A proud man puts himself in a competition against God and that is why He opposes them. Pride breeds rebellion and hates to submit to authority. It leads to being self-serving, self-interested, and self-promoting. It is abominable in the sight of God.
The saying that ‘pride goes before a fall' describes the fate of the proud. However, being humble connotes submission to God and His will. In response to their submission, God ensures that they are exalted and honored in due time.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for the enlightenment through Your Word. I pray that You illuminate my heart to see the products of pride in my life. I confess to You every tendency of pride and ask that You cleanse me from all unrighteousness. By Your Spirit, I ask that I be able to submit to Your authority and do Your will. Help me to be humble and be a good listener to my superiors and subordinates at work, to my wife/husband, and to my church leaders. 
I declare that I am free from the grip of pride over me. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.