I have recently experienced multiple situations where pride, or the desire to make myself seem like I am fully capable and/or know more than I do, has gotten in the way of my ability to effectively communicate. For example, I do not ask for a time extension on a deadline when I could have used it.
Knowing this about yourself is half the battle. Good for you for now trying to address it. I've had to fight off this tendency a great deal too. The effect of "pride" will always lead you to a fall, sooner or later.<p>Perhaps the best way to overcome pride is to study the neutralizer for it, humility. This as opposed to learning about all the many negative effects pride causes.