I was shy in my 20s

Being smart gets you nothing....except the jealousy and contempt of the ones who aren't as smart. People are attracted to the outgoing ones. Been there. When you're outgoing, the smart ones will say you're stupid because you "waste time" getting along with people. I gave up. I'm just me now. Take it or leave it.

Love you bro!

Interesting points. To go further, I would add that a good intention and self-confidence and trust are the keys, more than having to tell the world how good we are. Maybe what his parents were trying to transmit was that positive intentions behind any action are the ingredients to be noticed. In my opinion, intentions are way more powerful than words.

If you're the smartest person in the room, it means you need to move to a different room. And boasting about yourself is exclusively a Western phenomenon. It's frowned upon in other cultures.

Absolutely ❤

it’s torture

YOU ARE NOT 60 YOU ARE 30 OOH GOD YOU ARE SO SMART