Do not remain nameless to yourself (1966)

Re:Do not remain nameless to yourself (1966) by munchbunny on Monday July 13, 2020 @10:48AM (#23821327)

Is this really true? I've always felt that people are more likely to open up and be themselves if I demonstrate that I'm a bit unsure of myself, too.

I think the key is that you shouldn't need to shrink. You can be competent and still have weaknesses that you openly acknowledge. And you can play with how you present those weaknesses, but that shouldn't require you to think less of yourself or to present yourself as less than what you are capable of.

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Re:Do not remain nameless to yourself (1966) by dorkwood on Tuesday July 14, 2020 @01:58AM (#23828992)

I think my interpretation was a little bit different on the first read. But looking back at the original quote, it does say "playing small" -- as in, pretending to be smaller than you are. I agree with you that that shouldn't be necessary.

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