Haha, how many penguins for the title? What category would this classify? As I'm sure it's the author playing a joke
The Best Article Ever Written About Bragging
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#62Hi less_penguiny - absolutely loved this article . Brilliant writing. I'm also finding myself thinking a lot about social interactions, especially the dumb nonsense vast swathes of our populations carry out, and being currently in the middle of Desmond Morris "Human Zoo" (brilliant, slightly dated, but you'll love it if you're not familiar) your piece really struck a chord - particularly with "Bragging is personally…
Your assessment of the article prompted me to actually read it. Now I can't help but feel that your whole comment is one giant brag! > Hi less_penguiny - absolutely loved this article. > Brilliant writing. Bragging about your good taste. > I'm also finding myself thinking a lot about social interactions, especially the dumb nonsense vast swathes of our populations carry out, and being currently in the middle of Desmo…
Ha ha it wasn't intended that way but I can't argue with you right now, I need to clean the mess one of my horses just made beside my new Porsche. Honestly, servants can't get anything right these days...
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#63In my view there is a certain amount of bragging that is warranted. And that amount depends on the person: his/her "utility" to the people that take the bragging, his/her "objective greatness", his/her willingness to take your own bragging with awe, etc.
Terms quoted as they shouldn't be taken in literal meaning.
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#64I noticed author did fantastic job on bragging about his writing skills!
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Of course marketing on your own behalf is helpful, but I’ve found that the most successful people don’t brag about their achievements. Instead, somehow they get other people to talk about their merits within the organization.
Is this before they became successful or after ? Once we reach a certain level of success, it gets much easier to get other people to talk about us. But when we are just starting and unknown, who is gonna sing our praises (assuming we are good at something) other than our moms? :P
>But when we are just starting and unknown, who is gonna sing our praises
What I've noticed is just conversing empathetically with others a la How to Win Friends and Influence People and having technical discussion is enough for others to sing my praises, from my time as intern through middle-manager. Basically, be interested in others over yourself. For more on the nuance of "interested" I'd suggest the above book.
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#66I really dont like bragging, but I've noticed in groups where no one is bragging or talking about themselves its really boring.
I have a bunch of really smart friends who do really interesting things and when we meet up its like what are you up to? Nothing much. Nothing interesting. Later you find out that they just visited Mongolia, another is learning Russian and the other built renewable power system for a holiday house they just bought, but they're too worried about bragging to bring it up. (exaggerated) Meanwhile I (and I'm guessing they) dont like social status but kinda disappointed they don't get loved much.
Meanwhile I have other asshole friends who talk about the new expensive kitchen he got installed and its actually nice to hate on him and have a decent conversation about it.
So I'm starting to rethink my views on bragging. Maybe its a good thing.
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I have now subscribed! What ideas you thinking about for your next pieces? And what are your goals if you don't mind me asking, I mean I don't see any obvious monetization stuff on your site? If you get 10m views a month does that help you avoid rejoining the rat race or are you not really thinking so far ahead yet?
I'm at a juncture – my last project wound down and I'm considering where to take my career next. Basically my main two options are: * start another technical company and go all-in * freelance half of the time, spend the other half on the LessPenguiny project. Monetization would be nice, but it isn't necessary. I'd sacrifice cash for impact in this area. As for future pieces, I've analyzing my data (about 2000 observa…
I'm interested in the compliment one! If is see someone compliment-worthy, I nearly universally don't give the compliment. Ex, "that's a wonderful dress" as I pass someone on the train. Instead of potentially brightening someone's day, I'm worried I'll be considered some creep.
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Some people are smoother than others but they still do something to make sure they get noticed.
It's called "work" ;) People are not stupid. They will observe and than judge.
I've seen some monumentally stupid decisions happen because work was politicized, whether it's unnecessary work being done or potentially valuable projects being declined.
The difference I've personally seen in getting my projects through is my relationship with stakeholders; e.g., if one executive isn't on-board the project is toast. I've taken to communicating personally with potential naysayers early to consult with them to get their feedback but mostly to get the first impression over with before presenting it to a larger audience.
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#69Think about it! If you have a lamborghini and none of your neighbors have it, and they regularly wait for buss. Then you'll be happy but your neighbors will not be happy It's a human nature to set themself different which is a source of worries for others who do not achieve the same thing Arguably we will be much happier if everyone has same height, same face, same income, same kind IQ etc... We can surely research,…
What is "free?" I eat food regularly and have never had to raise animals or crops, nor harvest or butcher them. I live in a home I didn't build. I don't see how that is a tragedy. It seems like things are going pretty easy for a good number of us.
I've also sold an startup for millions... but not everyone is having it easy.
Many work in Amazon warehouse to meet their daily rent/food requirement. I can assure you many aren't happy with it.
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#70Awesome article guys. so Funny