If you have to tell people you are an expert…
…you’re NOT an expert.
Experts DEMONSTRATE and DOCUMENT their expertise.
And let the work do the talking for them.
Anytime I see a post, profile, or email that has self-promotional words…
…I IMMEDIATELY stop reading.
Instead of trying to hype yourself up to a complete stranger, how about you share a truly valuable piece of information first.
And if I respond to that, then maybe you can tell me about how smart and talented you are.
Ben Wilentz
Founder, Stealth Startup