Katlego Sekhu
On Friday morning, the Siz The World team sparked a lively debate: is it a good idea to speak openly about your achievements, or is humility the better route?
The conversation was prompted by headlines about comedian Katt Williams, who recently claimed he inspired basketball star Stephen Curry’s signature shooting technique.
Sizwe Dhlomo kicked off the discussion, saying, “If you don’t speak about your own accolades, people will forget about them.”
Mpho Maboi offered a different view, suggesting it’s more powerful when people discover your accomplishments on their own.
“That’s something I’ve noticed with the younger generation. More often than not, you walk into a room and say ‘I’m Mpho Maboi,’ and they just look at you. It’s only when they find out what you really do that they start respecting you,” she explained.
Juliet Joseph added nuance to the debate, saying context matters.
“If you’re introducing yourself before a talk, then by all means, share your credentials. But if it’s to look down on someone else, then my answer is no.”
Sizwe circled back to the idea that some people might never know your strengths unless you voice them.
“Sometimes people just aren’t sure what you’re capable of, maybe because you’ve never come out and said, ‘By the way, I used to do this.”
To hear the full discussion, listen to the podcast.
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