Modesty Will Make You Successful

Modesty  is not only a virtue, but also a value that each of us should care for and pass on to future generations. In today’s world, however, success is often confused with power over other people and with unbridled selfishness.

Each of us goes through a long way in our lives, and at some stages of our lives we may have a thirst for power and success. Nevertheless, it is worth maintaining purity and  modesty , which in fact are the true measure of our humanity.

The winner does not look down on others.

Is it possible to be successful without breaking your rules and despising other people? It is not easy, especially nowadays, but it is still possible and it is worth being one of those people who have not been overshadowed by success.

There are people among us for whom modesty is synonymous with weakness and submission. In other words, they believe that modest people always put others’ needs ahead of theirs and will never be able to succeed.

Still others equate modesty with Buddhist beliefs; indeed, Buddha repeatedly reminded us that the most important thing is a good and pure heart, not an attachment to material goods.

He also emphasized that it is worth being free and proud, while respecting others.

We don’t seem to need any more explanations for something as natural and simple as modesty. Being modest does not mean being poor and concerned; it does not require membership of any spiritual movement or professing a particular religion.

Modesty is a universal value saying that it is not worth looking at other people from above, what is more, it is a belief in the power of reciprocity and respect. There is no need to talk about it more, but you have to put it into practice.

Empty words are not enough

Each of us knows a public figure, politician or businessman who, although he likes to brag about his good heart and willingness to share with others, does not always follow his words in practice.

Such people love to speak out about values ​​with which they have little in common in their private lives. Think of the thousands if not millions of people working under extreme conditions for the fortunes of just such people.

Moreover, we don’t necessarily have to look that far; such people are also among us, right next to us. Perhaps even in your environment there is someone you know who also talks more than does, does not act realistically, although he constantly repeats how much he sacrifices for others.

In other words, they are people who like to emphasize how good people they are, although the reality may be quite different. It is worth taking a moment to reflect on this topic and keep it in mind. Every word we say should be reflected in our deeds. You have to act, not just talk.

Modest people do not boast about their achievements at every turn; they do not have to, as it can be seen on the example of real deeds and achievements. It is such people who deserve our respect and admiration.

Modesty is a value worth learning

So-called positive psychology by Martin Seligman sees modesty as a necessary factor for success and a happy life. Positive psychology was created to tell us what strategies to follow to control our own happiness.

For many years, psychologists dealt only with the treatment of diseases and disorders – the approach to psychology was therefore completely different from what Martin Seligman proposes.

He believes that this teaching should go in the opposite direction – it should reflect on happiness, joy and optimism and advise people on how to achieve it all.

The life of each of us can be filled with joy, peace and optimism. One of the main conditions for achieving this goal is modesty and constant practice of related behaviors in practice. Here are some strategies to incorporate into your life:

• Admit your mistakes and use your emotional maturity to correct them. It is not only about your well-being and personal development, but also to bring joy to other people. This will be the measure of your success.
• Learn to appreciate what is really important in life. Love, friendship, passion, sense of humor, empathy or the will to learn … These are the values ​​that are worth taking care of.
• Enjoy the little things, focus on the present. Watch, observe and learn from your mistakes. Also draw from other people, and you can learn a lot from them too.
• Be a role model for your children. Teach them the importance of modesty, empathy, respect for others and the ability to recognize their own emotions in life.