Pride truly is the basis of sin

There are multiple talks on the subject of pride. President Benson gives a incredible talk on the matter in the October 1989 General Conference. I strongly suggest reading it. I also would suggest looking at or listening to Marlin K Jensen's talk from April 2001. Both of these talks speak about pride in a different way than it is often taught. Their focus is pride as a lifestyle, not as a specific sin. The problem they both see with pride is that pride is putting ones needs, decisions, desires, or thoughts before someone else, including God Himself. 

Pride is something I know I struggle with. I am not a cocky person by nature, however, I do struggle with my intellect. I am intelligent. I know that. I can reason through arguments, interpret complex documents, and learn readily. I understand abstract spiritual concepts, and am able to apply them to normal, every day situations. I am excellent at understanding people, and often even making inferences to future behavior. 

However, as a result of all of these things, I easily forget my limits, and often over-step my knowledge. 

That is my "traditional" pride. My pride as defined by President Benson and Marlin K Jensen however, is deeper and more hurtful. I will sometimes do things that I know put myself into bad situations, with the assumption that I will somehow be "special" and not have the inevitable result. When I trust in God however, and do even the little things that He asks of me, I have learned that bigger, better things result. 

I testify that pride comes in many forms, and as quoted from Marlin K Jensen's talk, if you think you have humility; you have lost it. Strive always for humility, always look for ways you can improve, and God will share with you what you need to do. I testify that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is the true church, and that the Book of Mormon is true. God is real. Prayers are answered. The powers of the priesthood are real. I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.