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What does it mean?
The speaker acknowledges their significant impact on the show despite potential ego.
In plain terms
I made the show better and bigger.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge your impact honestly.

Where it applies

  • media commentary
  • team leadership
  • public speaking

Putting it to work

  • career review
  • self-promotion

Questions to consider

  • Is your confidence grounded in reality?
  • How much influence do you claim?

Another view

It risks appearing arrogant to some audiences.

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