My boss/mentor and I were talking about humility this morning and I remembered this quote, so I went back to find it and sent it his way. Liked it again, timeless, so I tweeted and here you are

Besides, I’m not looking to hire you. I’m looking to date you. No need to give me your resume. I’ll find out you’re awesome as we go. That’s part of the fun!

(Nice throwback post from 2009!)

In response to Rebecca’s post: I like your observation! Though, I wonder who the majority of people who react poorly to ‘blog confidence’ do outside of blogging? What do THEY have to stand on? Being a teacher as well, I see so many students who are looking for their place. Some more confident than others. And one of the main contributing factors seems to be how we as people measure our own self worth. Some students are go getters. But others, seem to have this timidness about them that’s just a call for a little guidance. Give them a few good tips, and some easy obstacles to overcome sprinkled with a little congratulations and they begin to bloom! Their confidence builds and their excitement for what they FEEL they can DO next is inspiring.

I found my confidence in my own study and toil as a musician. I grew up with A.D.D. that plagued my grades and self control in elementary school. Music was a venue I cared more about than anything, and because I did it became a means I could measure and improve myself in all areas from academics, physique, nutrition, life skills, and most recently Humility. Even though I’m completely aware of it, I know my ego has a tendency to get in the way. It’s such a pain. It tries to offer me ideas in my work rather than listening to others and when it gets knocked down, like today, playing is the easiest thing in the world. I mention this because (going back to what Rebecca was saying) there’s seems to be this uncanny human need to verify ones own self worth. Whether it be criticizing over blogging or measuring yourself against another in the workplace. We all experience it. BUT, then there are those who seem to have no need for it. Those whom we gravitate towards who because they possibly have what we wish we had. That presence of “talent, strength, and intellect” in the office that Grace mentions. That “quiet confidence” that I have seen amongst the top orchestral musicians in the field who have attained the sense and control of olympic athletes (there I go verifying MY field. Lol.). Those who seem to have obtained high ranking positions but at a cost. I was wondering myself if there was anything I could do on a daily basis that could help knock down that ego? I wonder if it’s something one can just learn though. Like I mentioned earlier, “at a cost” right? Maybe a person has to get kicked in the arse a bit by life to acquire a humility/appreciation for it? I doubt it’s one of those “a-hah!” moments. But, I wonder if it’s something that can simply be earned over time or if it’s just time that is a constant reminder? Either way, it may take some living. What do ya’ll think?

Thank you for all of your entries. They are just wonderful!