One thing that you don’t see humble people doing is seeking external validation for their accomplishments. When people choose to boast about their successes to others, some people can interpret this in a negative way. While humility does not mean denying your worth, it also does not mean rubbing your privileges or opportunities or achievements in other people’s faces. True humility isn’t about putting yourself down or pretending to be less than you are—it’s about having a grounded sense of self, treating others with respect, and valuing truth over ego. Humble people often stand out not just for what they do, but for what they don’t do.
