Sometimes it annoys me how people always say, "oh no, I'm really bad at ______" whenever they're complimented. It's especially annoying when they're persistent. I'm not sure if this is just something that happens in my little Asian bubble, but seriously? Sometimes it gets to the point where I can't tell if they're trying to be modest or they're trying to get more compliments. Once you think about it, it could really go both ways.
Even if it's not out of vanity, you guys should really give yourself more credit. Who cares if that person who's been practicing for twice as long as you is better than you are? I am a hypocrite for saying this. Maybe it really is an Asian thing, but then what would I know?
Now this modesty leads to something else, or so I've experienced. I noticed that by being modest, I actually doubt myself a lot more. I have less self-confidence and I'm less willing to speak my mind out of doubt. Of course this could also just apply to me. Where I live, how successful you are depends entirely on how loudly you can express yourself and how well you can brag and sell yourself out for a job.
Great.
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