Most people have this problem. We cannot differentiate whether it’s source or ego. The ego is in control of our lives most of the time and it likes to heard and given consideration. Not that it is a bad thing – the ego is doing its job in protecting us and reminding us of past mistakes but sometimes like a dust on the mirror it gets in the way of seeing the true picture. I find this article below helpful is separating the wheat from the chaff so to speak. Enjoy
http://www.inc.com/shelley-prevost/5-ways-to-distinguish-your-calling-from-your-ego.html