He who tries to shine dims his own light.”
Lao Tzu
“He who tries to shine dims his own light.” Lao Tzu
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The art of reacting to success often lies in finding an appropriate balance between feeling happy and experiencing pride in your achievements, and then expressing those feelings without drawing undue or negative attention to yourself.
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Too much bragging drives away wisdom. Philippine Proverb
There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. ‘Good pride’ represents our dignity and self-respect. ‘Bad pride’ is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance. John C. Maxwell
“Self-confidence is very important. But without compassion and humility, it’s just arrogance” -Anonymous
Getting Personal
How do you feel about bragging? Is bragging ever an appropriate response to one’s success? Why yes or no?
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….Top of post image: “Bragging Rights,” from leadershipfreak.blog
