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this post was submitted on 09 Feb 2024
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What I think I'm hearing is there are "2" kinds of people, those who know they've fucked up, see it, own it, and remain humble.
And those who aren't as humble and are, instead, confident and possibly unaware.
There's more here, though. Calling oneself stupid isn't humble. It puts the focus on oneself. Keeps it there. The occasional flitter that swings and reminds us that we're all just trying.. Cool. Dwelling? Less cool.
I'm not talking about a continuum. I'm talking about leaving the "stupid" line and being less focused on that. And more focused on being decent, virtuous and not a chump, all at the same time.
Also, some "confident" people are very self aware and aware of their inadequacies as they see them. They just don't let that stop them from engaging. In short, all may not be as it appears.