Arrogant, pompous, obnoxious, vain, cruel, verbose, a showoff. I have been called all of these. Of course, I am.
CriticismTruthAcceptanceEgoReputationSelf awarenessSelf image
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker lists insults used against him and openly agrees with them.
- In plain terms
- People called me many negative things and I admit it.
- What can you take from it?
- Own your flaws honestly to disarm critics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you respond to insults?
- What traits of yours do you own?
Another view
Self-labeling as negative traits can harm reputation.
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