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Humility



Humility is the state of being free from pride or arrogance, assuming qualities of modesty and being down-to-earth or unassuming. It can also include putting the needs of others before your own, as well as not drawing attention toward yourself above others. Humility is not self-abasement or denial of one’s own capabilities and accomplishments, but rather a removal of self as the focus of attention. Humility is interpreted differently by various cultures, philosophies, and religions, but is commonly valued by the majority of traditions as a desirable trait.

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Nelson Mandela Explains the Importance of Humility | The Oprah Winfrey Show | Oprah Winfrey Network

In this compilation of 'Oprah Show' clips, we reflect on Nelson Mandela's powerful presence and timeless words of wisdom.

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Humility: An Unlikely Biography of America’s Greatest Virtue

Benjamin Franklin’s dilemma—one he passed on to the young United States—was how to achieve both greatness and humility at once. The humility James Madison learned as a legislator helped him to mold a nation, despite his reputation as a meek, timid, and weak man.

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The Paradox of Humility

For years, every morning at five a.m. my mother-in-law, Rena Canipe, would crawl out of bed and awaken her husband Clyde. Donning track suits, they would climb into their old Volkswagen bus and head to the mall near their home in Lake Park, Florida.

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FindCenterHumility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.

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The Art of Being Wrong - How to Be Humble

We all want to always be right. But in order to ever be right, we must first learn how to sometimes be wrong. Without the ability to admit wrongness, we will never be able to learn, grow, and adapt.

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Humility Is the New Smart: Rethinking Human Excellence in the Smart Machine Age

Your job is at risk—if not now, then soon. We are on the leading edge of a Smart Machine Age led by artificial intelligence that will be as transformative for us as the Industrial Revolution was for our ancestors.

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What Is Humility? the Power of Humility with 5 Practical Exercises

At first sight, the ancient virtue of humility is not a particularly appealing one. Deriving from the word humus (earth), it appears to clash with our current valuation of self-worth and self-realization.

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FindCenterI seemed to hear God saying, ‘Put down your gun and we’ll talk.’

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What's the Point in Being Humble?

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How Humility Will Make You the Greatest Person Ever

It's so hard to be humble. Here are three tips for taming your ego.

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