“He was like a cock, who thought the sun had risen to hear him crow.” George Eliot
In all competition, we learn universal truths: 1) Nobody likes a sore loser, and 2) even fewer people like an annoying braggart. For the most part, the world would agree with the philosophy of David Von Drehle when observing U.S. Olympian Jesse Owens’ performance at the 1936 Olympics that “quiet excellence can be a most eloquent statement.” Yet while we might be more comfortable letting our fine work speak for itself, this may not be the safest strategy in working toward job security. In today’s competitive job market we must set ourselves apart from the rest of the pack.
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