A Note on Humility
And Self-deprecation
Don’t bother mimicking humility through self-deprecation. I’ve done this, someone reading this has done this, and we understand why it doesn’t work: self-deprecation is a valuation independent of the quality of your work, “work” here meaning whatever your significant output might be.
Valuation depends on assessment of quality, intrinsic to work. Self-deprecation only prostrates your efforts, confusing pity with acknowledgement. It’s a waste of your time and energy. If you’re that concerned, spend that time and energy on the endeavor instead.
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