#123: What do you have to brag about?
About this episode
This episode explores the balance between modesty and self-promotion, questioning the impact of toxic humility on personal growth.
On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your willingness to say nice things about yourself? How about your willingness to point out your own failures and shortcomings? If the first number you came up with is higher than the second, then move along, my friend - this episode can do nothing for you. Gather round, the rest of you. You've been taught all your life that modesty and humility are virtues. But, would you know if your self-deprecation had gone too far? Could your toxic humility be ho...
People in this episode
Host: Rebecca Roache
Topics covered
- self-promotion
- modesty
- toxic humility
- self-reflection
- personal growth
Keywords
- self-deprecation
- humility
- self-worth
- personal development
- self-assessment
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