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To think the UK’s obsession with “humility” actually holds talented people back?

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SubtleAmbitionJay · 02/11/2025 13:25

We’re taught to play small, to be “grateful”, “humble” and never talk about what we’re good at. Meanwhile, louder people with half the skill often rise faster.

AIBU to think we confuse modesty with mediocrity and it’s hurting those who actually deliver?

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defrazzled · 02/11/2025 13:28

Yes, it really does. And certainly never try and aim for anything truly aspirational and outstanding.
I grew up in Jamaica and it perplexes Jamaicans. I once saw an interview where Usain Bolt commented that only in the UK was it considered 'show off' to mention that he was the fastest man in the world, everywhere else it was just a true fact 😂

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