Authentic Self= Ego?

[The Monk]

Hey Guys, I was contemplating about some of Leo's videos that were emphasizing the importance of finding your authentic self. But I find this piece of information contradictory to meditation/spirituality which emphasizes finding your true self= nothing.  So, in essence 

One says find your ego (your illusory self) whereas the other says kill the ego.

Isn't this contradictory or have I gotten it wrong?  

If you think it is, shouldn't I just pursue one rather than the other?

Sorry, for all the questions I'm a pretty think heavy guy.

[Moreira]

The ego is the character of the movie. The true self is the watcher, the witness.

[Hero in progress]

@The Monk

lose the ego and you will be more authentic.

[cirkussmile]

Do you think much? Are you sure?