Use This Thread To Talk about 1 Thing You are Exceptionally Good at

[TheOriginalGrumpySpy]

Modesty in this thread.

[sycld]

Modesty in this thread.

the irony about most people is that while they hold themselves in too high esteem, they also are reticent to talk about their own strenghts.

[gwahir]

the irony about most people is that while they hold themselves in too high esteem, they also are reticent to talk about their own strenghts.

well it's one thing to think you're all that; but it's quite another to be brave enough to admit it

[sycld]

well it's one thing to think you're all that; but it's quite another to be brave enough to admit it

also, i get the feeling that part of it is that they are scared that they are wrong about their own abilities and don't want to be called out about them.

[TheOriginalGrumpySpy]

also, i get the feeling that part of it is that they are scared that they are wrong about their own abilities and don't want to be called out about them.

Of course, there is always someone that will trump you, but that's the defeatist way out. By assuming you aren't good at anything is very depressing.

[coqauvin]

also, i get the feeling that part of it is that they are scared that they are wrong about their own abilities and don't want to be called out about them.

some may recognize their abilities, but not want to dwell on them or brag about it.

[TheOriginalGrumpySpy]

some may recognize their abilities, but not want to dwell on them or brag about it.

The point is to recognize the abilities, one-up the guy above you.

[TheOriginalGrumpySpy]

the irony about most people is that while they hold themselves in too high esteem, they also are reticent to talk about their own strenghts.

Yeah it's common. The ability to stand back and recognize a certain aspect about yourself that you think you excel at isn't bragging nor is it show-offish, but rather a good gauge that you also accept you are weaker in other areas.