This is why:
First a few definitions of humble: “having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance”; “freedom of pride”; “not assertive”; “reflecting, expressing, or offered in a spirit of deference or submission”.
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Women often believe that when we speak up or strongly advocate for ourselves, we will be less liked. Women feel like we are bragging when we SHOULD BE PROUD and speak to our individual accomplishments and talents. Women often hide rather than show the world who we, you are; because we feel we will be punished for doing so.
“I am important. I am indispensable. I want to be recognized for and speak to my accomplishments. I am my brand.”
So ladies, unless I got the definition wrong … don’t focus on humble; rather be confident, know and speak to your worth like you would speak to o
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