Are We Sharing—or Performing?
More than 20 years ago, I wrote a book called BRAG! The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn Without Blowing It.
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about those last three words:
Without blowing it.
Without monopolizing the conversation.
Without exaggerating, embellishing, or lying.
Without making everything about you.
But braggadocio infiltrated our culture.
Bigger and often untruthful claims. More self-congratulation. More insistence that everyone pay attention.
We’ve gone from hiding our accomplishments to broadcasting every opinion, achievement, and experience. Visibility has become its own currency.
Playing small can feel like the right choice—until you consider the cost.
In My latest video, I explore the subtle ways low confidence can shape a career—and the questions that may change how you see your next opportunity.
