Thanks for the good article on humility. I had a good lesson from my son the other day. We were walking through park where I often run. Seeing a runner huff and puff past us, I said, "I run here too but I run a lot faster than that guy." My son responded, "But Dad, he might have already run a hundred laps around the park."
Ouch.
Will
· 1 year ago
I don't know. It's going to be hard for me, because I, well, totally rock. OTOH I suppose if anyone can be humble I can.
More seriously, I think it works to think I'm great as long as I realize everyone else is too. (And I'm also just as flawed as everyone else.) I don't mean to trivialize the subject. It's awfully hard sometimes to accept the "flawed" part. What works best for me is to do such an awful screw-up I can't hide from it any more. How painful!
Thanks, author -- you got me thinking.
Simple Zack
· 1 year ago
I really enjoyed this post. I believe that when people are too prideful and are too worried about what other people think, they will never be happy. Like when someone constantly tries to one-up another person or continually tell them about their contribution to a charity, they're will never be satisfied, because they always want more attention. Instead, by being humble and keeping such things to ourselves, we already know we are happy and don't need to chase happiness. Great post.
Dante Explorer
· 1 year ago
Wow, do we (and I put myself at the top of the list) need to hear that today. Pride is the vice that nails us all. It's no accident that Dante's Hell is littered with the proud. We live in culture that not only discourages arrogance, but embraces it. I know I sure get sucked into it, ultimately it just leads to unhappiness. Great article!
Rishabh Mishra (possible248)
· 1 year ago
This is definitely a must-read for everybody. Humility is something that people need to learn to be successful.
Mikhail
· 1 year ago
Great article! Heh, not to sound cocky but although this may seem as common sense to some, its still very refreshing to read and think about this stuff. I wish more folks knew this kind of stuff.
Nick
· 1 year ago
It's an excellent article, although the tone could certainly be better. Nevertheless, the advise is wise. Thanks for sharing! God bless.
Morghus
· 1 year ago
Thanks for a truly enlightening article. It's all true, that's what really struck me.
Daniel Richard | Winning Every
· 1 year ago
Woops. I had a laugh with the video clip there. :)
Thanks for sharing this entry. Reading it right after the clip!
Brilliant article. This is by far the most difficult virtue to stay true to, especially when you're young.
Pemo Theodore
· 1 year ago
Brilliant article & love the video! So good to hear advice to men that is spot on. An ability to leave ego at the door is my highest value in a man. As the video points out in such a humorous way - it gets in the way of having any type of connection with another, whether potential partner or not! It is like a puffed up cockerel - no one can get close! Good work, Pemo
Mark Sutton
· 1 year ago
I think this was a good article spoilt by the use of Bitch..Its possible to be a man without degrading women.
I'd also point out that Pride can be achieved in excellence or improvement in which case the comparison or competition is with yourself and the standards you set yourself...this is a good thing and can lead one to be a better father, better husband and more effective member of your community.
Make yourself Proud :)
Micah
· 1 year ago
Loved the post. Humility is definitely a lost virtue. Our society is so competitive and we feel like in order to get what we want out of life we have to build ourselves up. One symptom of pride is inability to really listen to others. I see myself doing this even online. Instead of really engaging with people I (we) tend to say things or comment for the sole purpose of getting praise.
By the way, thanks for posting the Brian Regan clip. He's hilarious. I have the DVD and it inspired me to watch it again this week.
CS Lewis also wrote that if you think you are not prideful then you are definitely prideful. Great article.
Dave
· 1 year ago
I am here, because I am a lot smarter than I am secure in myself. These urges are ruining my marriage and so many opportunities for joy in my life. I am weak. Strength is in action not words. I talk a good talk, but I suck on delivery. When it comes to humility . . . I just know what it is and can act humiliated sometimes. My wife is a "Me-Man" at least as much as I am and damn it if I don't just fall into the trap every time! "I taught her that." " I saw that yesterday." You know . . .
Dave
ed
· 1 year ago
It's none of my business what others think about me.
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Ouch.
More seriously, I think it works to think I'm great as long as I realize everyone else is too. (And I'm also just as flawed as everyone else.) I don't mean to trivialize the subject. It's awfully hard sometimes to accept the "flawed" part. What works best for me is to do such an awful screw-up I can't hide from it any more. How painful!
Thanks, author -- you got me thinking.
Thanks for sharing this entry. Reading it right after the clip!
http://winningeveryone.com
Good work,
Pemo
I'd also point out that Pride can be achieved in excellence or improvement in which case the comparison or competition is with yourself and the standards you set yourself...this is a good thing and can lead one to be a better father, better husband and more effective member of your community.
Make yourself Proud :)
By the way, thanks for posting the Brian Regan clip. He's hilarious. I have the DVD and it inspired me to watch it again this week.
Dave