How often do you brag about yourself? - Page 4 - Historum

wittgenstein · May 16th, 2012, 05:38 PM

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**Panthera tigris altaica** · May 16th, 2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wittgenstein

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Many posts in this thread used the above technique. I have used it many times and it works like a charm. People walk away thinking, “ Damn he’s a cool guy!”

There really is nothing to brag about. With 7+ billion braggarts in the world self deprecation is not only a virtue but bestows the very blessings of peace itself.

Cav · May 16th, 2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Panthera tigris altaica

There really is nothing to brag about. With 7+ billion braggarts in the world self deprecation is not only a virtue but bestows the very blessings of peace itself.

That's ok, if it works for you. However, if we don't appreciate "the little things" what can we appreciate? That's why bragging is good, if its not excessive. "Excess of anything is bad."

**Jake10** · May 16th, 2012, 07:43 PM

To a certain extent, we need to sell ourselves to get ahead. Of course, we should't sound too arrogant, but promoting ourselves is part of competing in the job market.

Cav · May 16th, 2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake10

To a certain extent, we need to sell ourselves to get ahead. Of course, we should't sound too arrogant, but promoting ourselves is part of competing in the job market.

Exactly, we need to know how to "sell" ourselves.