I won Professor of the Year, and the moment they called my name, I got excited. Then immediately embarrassed about being excited.
I used to think that was humility. It's not.
In this episode I break down what's actually happening when we downplay our wins. It's not modesty. It's self-protection. And the difference matters.
I also share the moment two days after the ceremony when my students decorated my entire classroom. Balloons, flowers, confetti, and a book with handwritten notes from every one of them. In that room, the voice that tells me to stay small didn't show up at all.
That told me everything I needed to know.
If you've ever won something and immediately tried to shrink from it, this one is for you.
Be bold. Be curious. Be you.
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