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Bragging about yourself violates norms of modesty and politeness - and if you were really competent, your work would speak for itself.
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"Bragging about yourself violates norms of modesty and politeness - and if you were really competent, your work would speak for itself."
— Adam Grant

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Bragging about yourself violates norms of modesty and politeness - and if you were really competent, your work would speak for itself. — Adam Grant

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Adam Grant was a Author from United States (1981–present).

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Adam Grant lived from 1981 – present.