"Bragging in context" - awesome. I do some public speaking and seminars and I find people take very well to a topic when I relate it to a client doing that thing. They don't even realize I'm bragging ("...I have a client...") because I use it in the context of "I have a client that tried exactly that thing I just talked about".
I love the way your articulate your words, and use gestures so effectively. Your motions are tight,controlled and just so appropriate and powerful. You don't just wave your arms around or try to find something, anything to do with your hands. In short, they do not distract, they enhance. It's a gift and so appreciated! Thank you :-) You've earned your bragging rights. Get down with your bad self! LOL
Perfect timing! I just finished my about page and have been thinking about this A LOT lately. Great to see I'm on the right track. What I did was, throughout the page, I posed potential questions (objections) from potential clients. Then I answered them and... bragged a little. Because of my self-addressed questions, my bragadociousness was in context. Thanks so much!!
Thanks! Great lesson Derek! This was very helpful since now I understand how to establish online credibility without being unlikable. Keep it up - You the man!
Derek my problem is that I will brag about myself but not enough to interrupt anybody or press my point. I think you make a great point about letting people know what the successes are. I need to do that better. Good video.
Yeah, I capture that flag! People always wonder what I am good at and what I actually can do as a organizational psychologist. So in the future I will have an idea on what I can brag about (my past successes). AND IMPORTANT: I will start showing some vulnerabilities, too (and boy believe me, I do have them big time). Tnx for the video. Keep on. I also like how other people leave their comments.
Derek after subscribing to your video (brought here by one of my subscriptions) my mentality on success and life has changed! I used to think "I'll do it tomorrow" but after seeing your video on how to get started I'm going to finish all my homework and start practicing my Breakdancing and drawing. Thanks and have a good day!
This has been challenging at times because as you say maybe come off as a braggart...but looking back(and forward) it was in context so I could and will take advantage of these opportunities ...great video once again D-money
I'm in high school rn, I'm constantly seeing braggers get ahead in social aspects of life by their sheer charisma. These guys and girls almost oozing great social skills and confidence, even if they're bragging people will still listen attentively because they're such fun people to be around.
In promoting the toddlers, children's, 'tweens & teens yoga classes I teach at Joga Yoga, I talk about the benefits of weekly yoga classes in family routines, the classroom curriculum, and for improved test scores. Serious FUN!
Yo Derek. Really nice videos and discussions around stuff we actually don't seem to think about. Awesome content, I would just suggest adding some imagery on the videos. Continue the awesome work!
Nice video: You have a nice channel coming together and a contagious energy. Thank you so much for sharing your tips. One thing I was a little frustrated with is the echo in your audio...try adding some sound board in your production center to reduce this. Otherwise nice work you got another subscriber
I incorporate my bragging into an engaging story and strategically inject a little self-deprecating humor. "Entertain" in a memorable way that leaves the impression: "He's good at what he does." True story: I was too stupid to realize I was supposed to fawn all over a certain celebrity's vanity TV project, so I gave him my honest opinion on how to make it much, much better. While his lackeys sputtered at my "rudeness," the celeb invited me to come aboard as his equal partner.
I liked your video. And you got me... I don't know how to sell myself... I'm good at what I do, I tell myself everyday, and I know why I need to get better at. But I just maybe learned how to let people know without bragging. Look me up, t3true.
hey d money; thanks so much for emailing me the direct link. as a blind business owner I always like to show appreciation for the people who are willing to make things easier for me. loved the video. keep it up, max the midway marketplace
I seriously can't understand how can someone be a bragger. If someone brags about their accomplishments, even if they are credible, I just get annoyed by them. This is something I always hated and never did in my life.
Good tips Derek. I don´t like compliments, well, I dont like to receive compliments. (dunno really) But I have started to at least thanking when I get one. So I never tell people I kick ass in photography, although I dont :)
That's a great trick... So far I wasn't really bragging a lot, at least I can't remember. Or at least I remember telling people how bad I am at many things, so at least I got the balancing part right so far xD
Derek , I answer questions about fitness in my blog. How often should I tell about how my products can help? Just in newsletter or in the blog post too?
This sounds like I’m complaining but I’m trying not to, It all started when my cousin I never knew about moved to my state. She did everything I did. She played with my bff even had sleepovers with her WITHOUT inviting me. Then she joined my cheerleading team. She would brag every day. Since theirs different age groups in cheerleading, and finally she joined mine. She REPLACED me. I would squat in the back crying as she was doing all the stuff I used to do. The coaches would ignore me or if I was lucky, one of my teammates would come behind and talk to me for about a minute. Now about a day ago I cut my hair. No one noticed but my cousin. The next practice she came in with the same exact hair style as me. Litterally even my bangs. Well bye now i complained enough.
Up until this video, I struggle with this topic. I have to go reshoot the video I just made. I also like how he moves around the screen as he is talking. It takes talent to pull off a talking video with no graphics. This will help me in the future.
I don't usually brag about myself, but I HAVE had the tendency to show people how I make a lot of the effects in my videos if they like the work. I'd like to figure out how I can funnel these strategies that you talked about to marketing myself for freelance video work.
Wow this video is awesome! Can you make a video about how to prove you are what you are, So what I mean is um uh pretend you said you are um uh Russian and they said NO YOUR NOT what should the other person say to prove they are Russian? I will definitely LOVE that video :)
It's kind of sad if you really have to follow all these workarounds. I actually like the rappers' approach. All they do is brag. And it works. They are super popular. Their bling-bling videos are super popular. How does that happen, then? I am the sh!t b!tch, tell me how I can not show it? :)
"Bragging in context" - awesome. I do some public speaking and seminars and I find people take very well to a topic when I relate it to a client doing that thing. They don't even realize I'm bragging ("...I have a client...") because I use it in the context of "I have a client that tried exactly that thing I just talked about".
I love the way your articulate your words, and use gestures so effectively. Your motions are tight,controlled and just so appropriate and powerful. You don't just wave your arms around or try to find something, anything to do with your hands. In short, they do not distract, they enhance. It's a gift and so appreciated! Thank you :-) You've earned your bragging rights. Get down with your bad self! LOL
Perfect timing! I just finished my about page and have been thinking about this A LOT lately. Great to see I'm on the right track. What I did was, throughout the page, I posed potential questions (objections) from potential clients. Then I answered them and... bragged a little. Because of my self-addressed questions, my bragadociousness was in context. Thanks so much!!
So basically if you show that you like yourself openly, other people will like you too, that makes sense. Good video
"Balance bragging with showing vulnerability". So true.
Thanks! Great lesson Derek! This was very helpful since now I understand how to establish online credibility without being unlikable. Keep it up - You the man!
Derek my problem is that I will brag about myself but not enough to interrupt anybody or press my point. I think you make a great point about letting people know what the successes are. I need to do that better. Good video.
Yeah, I capture that flag! People always wonder what I am good at and what I actually can do as a organizational psychologist. So in the future I will have an idea on what I can brag about (my past successes). AND IMPORTANT: I will start showing some vulnerabilities, too (and boy believe me, I do have them big time). Tnx for the video. Keep on. I also like how other people leave their comments.
I had never thought about this. Thank you Derek!
Derek after subscribing to your video (brought here by one of my subscriptions) my mentality on success and life has changed! I used to think "I'll do it tomorrow" but after seeing your video on how to get started I'm going to finish all my homework and start practicing my Breakdancing and drawing. Thanks and have a good day!
Thank you so much for all of your videos!
This has been challenging at times because as you say maybe come off as a braggart...but looking back(and forward) it was in context so I could and will take advantage of these opportunities ...great video once again D-money
Thank you for your idea. Hope many people benefit from your idea.
Best wishes 🍻
Thank you, great of course people like you! Right way to brag!
Agree completely! I'm starting my own business as I type this... I always enjoy your down-to-earth videos!
I'm in high school rn, I'm constantly seeing braggers get ahead in social aspects of life by their sheer charisma. These guys and girls almost oozing great social skills and confidence, even if they're bragging people will still listen attentively because they're such fun people to be around.
Very enriching ! Thanks for posting such a wondrous video.
Humility is overrated as long as you are telling the truth
In promoting the toddlers, children's, 'tweens & teens yoga classes I teach at Joga Yoga, I talk about the benefits of weekly yoga classes in family routines, the classroom curriculum, and for improved test scores. Serious FUN!
Yo Derek. Really nice videos and discussions around stuff we actually don't seem to think about. Awesome content, I would just suggest adding some imagery on the videos. Continue the awesome work!
Great info Derek. Thanks for sharing :)
Everything here is very, very true. I've used this to further my own career, totally works.
This is great!! I was looking for an answer for this question for a long time.
Nice video: You have a nice channel coming together and a contagious energy. Thank you so much for sharing your tips. One thing I was a little frustrated with is the echo in your audio...try adding some sound board in your production center to reduce this. Otherwise nice work you got another subscriber
Thanks derek for the Great tip.Keep up the vids coming . Cheers bro.
I incorporate my bragging into an engaging story and strategically inject a little self-deprecating humor. "Entertain" in a memorable way that leaves the impression: "He's good at what he does." True story: I was too stupid to realize I was supposed to fawn all over a certain celebrity's vanity TV project, so I gave him my honest opinion on how to make it much, much better. While his lackeys sputtered at my "rudeness," the celeb invited me to come aboard as his equal partner.
I like your videos! Very helpful tips! Thank you!
love your style and of course content` thanks
First let me say you are very funny. Great advice it showed me what I do wrong. It also should me I am doing somethings right. You have a fan for life
I liked your video. And you got me... I don't know how to sell myself... I'm good at what I do, I tell myself everyday, and I know why I need to get better at. But I just maybe learned how to let people know without bragging. Look me up, t3true.
Valuable info. Thanks.
Love your videos! :)
thank you derek for your videos it's realy helpfull.
hey d money; thanks so much for emailing me the direct link. as a blind business owner I always like to show appreciation for the people who are willing to make things easier for me. loved the video. keep it up, max the midway marketplace
I seriously can't understand how can someone be a bragger. If someone brags about their accomplishments, even if they are credible, I just get annoyed by them. This is something I always hated and never did in my life.
Good tips Derek. I don´t like compliments, well, I dont like to receive compliments. (dunno really) But I have started to at least thanking when I get one. So I never tell people I kick ass in photography, although I dont :)
Keep these up! You should get more views on here.
ha ha i answered the RIGHT, RIGHT part out loud lol
let me say that I have never seen like that before you are awesome
So true
very interesting intuition. now to wonder, what are the best subtle ways to get folks to ask you the question so you can brag rightfully
How do you "brag" when you are promoting yourself or your business as the best in the field? How do you "brag" second person?
That's a great trick... So far I wasn't really bragging a lot, at least I can't remember. Or at least I remember telling people how bad I am at many things, so at least I got the balancing part right so far xD
Awesome
Derek , I answer questions about fitness in my blog. How often should I tell about how my products can help? Just in newsletter or in the blog post too?
Instantly thought about that how he moves across the screen as well
This sounds like I’m complaining but I’m trying not to,
It all started when my cousin I never knew about moved to my state. She did everything I did. She played with my bff even had sleepovers with her WITHOUT inviting me. Then she joined my cheerleading team. She would brag every day. Since theirs different age groups in cheerleading, and finally she joined mine. She REPLACED me. I would squat in the back crying as she was doing all the stuff I used to do. The coaches would ignore me or if I was lucky, one of my teammates would come behind and talk to me for about a minute. Now about a day ago I cut my hair. No one noticed but my cousin. The next practice she came in with the same exact hair style as me. Litterally even my bangs. Well bye now i complained enough.
Up until this video, I struggle with this topic. I have to go reshoot the video I just made. I also like how he moves around the screen as he is talking. It takes talent to pull off a talking video with no graphics. This will help me in the future.
I don't usually brag about myself, but I HAVE had the tendency to show people how I make a lot of the effects in my videos if they like the work. I'd like to figure out how I can funnel these strategies that you talked about to marketing myself for freelance video work.
Very good video! now I just need a necklace like that! :)
yo I got a web business and I make BANK! ahahah almost died at that part
Example:
Neil Patel "I'm Kind of a Big Deal"
Haha, Neil Patel is awesome though and he seems like he is very humble actually.
Wow this video is awesome! Can you make a video about how to prove you are what you are, So what I mean is um uh pretend you said you are um uh Russian and they said NO YOUR NOT what should the other person say to prove they are Russian? I will definitely LOVE that video :)
What Fortune 100 company did you work for?
How do you make money from this?
It's kind of sad if you really have to follow all these workarounds. I actually like the rappers' approach. All they do is brag. And it works. They are super popular. Their bling-bling videos are super popular. How does that happen, then?
I am the sh!t b!tch, tell me how I can not show it? :)
too much of jargon
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