Nice guys finish last When you are the outcast Don't pat yourself on the back You might break your spine - Greenday, "Nice Guys Finish Last" Did Greenday get it right? Are the modest and unassuming among us doomed to a lifetime of worldly hand-me-downs at the behest of our more boastful societal elder siblings? … Continue reading How To Talk About Yourself Without Being An Arrogant Jerk
When You’re Wrong, You’re Right
"When you're wrong, you're right." These words, spoken by a student I saw recently, gave me pause. They were talking about confidence - or at least the appearance of confidence - in this instance pertaining to the context of a job interview. When you're wrong, you're right. It's not what you say that matters, but … Continue reading When You’re Wrong, You’re Right