Whether you love him, hate him, or simply love to hate him, Kanye West has an undeniable presence in our mainstream pop-culture. Posing as a quadruple-threat, the Chicago native’s skills as a rapper, songwriter, record producer and fashion designer have allowed his success to skyrocket and establish 'Kanye West' as a household name. He truly is one of the best-selling artists of our time, selling more than 21 million albums and 100 million digital downloads worldwide. His prominence was further emphasized when he went on to earn 21 Grammy Awards and Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005, 2011 and 2015.

Ironically, nobody is as eager to praise Kanye for his incredible success than Kanye himself. As his career flourished, his ego expanded to record-breaking lengths. Kanye is his own biggest fan, hero and soulmate. This narcissism is often met with harsh critique or comedic ridicule, painting Kanye as a self-centered, egocentric monster. However, when you take a step back you'll discover that it is this intense self-confidence that pushed Kanye to achieve the goals he set for himself, transforming this man into a force to be reckoned with. Believing himself to be the absolute best has given Kanye the drive to seize opportunities and experiences that, in his eyes, he deserved, evolving into the best version of himself. His ego commands a room, leaving no doubt that he is an individual worthy of your attention and respect.Though his outlandish statements ensue hilarity, they also showcase the persona that built a legend, teaching us all that confidence is key for success in life. In order to achieve our goals, we must channel our inner Kanye West and strive for greatness.

1. "When you’re the absolute best, you get hated on the most."

2. "I am God's vessel. But my greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live."

3. "I will go down as the voice of this generation, of this decade, I will be the loudest voice."

4. "There's nothing I really wanted to do in life that I wasn't able to get good at. That's my skill. I'm not really specifically talented at anything except for the ability to learn. That's what I do. That's what I'm here for."

5. "I'm a pop enigma. I live and breathe every element in life. I rock a bespoke suit and I go to Harold's for fried chicken. It's all these things at once, because, as a taste maker, I find the best of everything."

6. "I am so credible and so influential and so relevant that I will change things."

7. "I feel like I’m too busy writing history to read it."

8. "I think what Kanye West is going to mean is something similar to what Steve Jobs means. I am undoubtedly, you know, Steve of Internet, downtown, fashion, culture."

9. "Come on now! How could you be me and want to be someone else?"

10. "I am Warhol! I am the number one most impactful artist of our generation. I am Shakespeare in the flesh. Walt Disney, Nike, Google."

11. "I’m the No. 1 living and breathing rock star. I am Axl Rose; I am Jim Morrison; I am Jimi Hendrix."

12. "As a man I am flawed, but my music is perfect."

13. "If you have the opportunity to play this game of life you need to appreciate every moment. A lot of people don't appreciate the moment until it's passed."

14. "I refuse to accept other people’s ideas of happiness for me. As if there’s a ‘one size fits all’ standard for happiness."

15. "Know your worth! People always act like they're doing more for you than you're doing for them."

16. "Nobody can tell me where I can and can't go."

17. "I still think I am the greatest."

*mic drop*