Bragging Rights Quotes

“Here’s my contribution...” This statement works in multiple contexts, including those where bragging is not highly regarded and when pointing out your contributions to a team project. If someone claims your work, you might also use statements such as “I appreciate [name] adding to my thinking” or “I’m glad we’re on the same page. My original thinking is that...” “People tell me that...” This softens a brag, as you’ve put it in the third person. “I’m proud to have supported my client by...” This is a softer version of “I did this...” “It’s a privilege to have...” Other variations of this include “I was excited when...,” “I was honored by...,” and “I appreciate...” Banish the statements “It was really a team effort” and “It wasn’t a big deal” from your vocabulary. It’s also stronger to talk about accomplishments rather than effort. I asked Whitney Johnson, who is recognized as one of the world’s foremost executive coaches, what she recommends her clients say when they’re having trouble bragging. One suggestion of particular note is: I know it might feel odd for me to talk to you about what I do well because society has taught us to not like women who do. But now I’m going to, so that you will know that I can do the work you are thinking of hiring me to do.”
― Lisa Bragg, Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion

“Do what you can, but know that content creation is only one facet. Any time you allocate for content, know that most of it should be to amplify what you’ve already produced.”
― Lisa Bragg, Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion

“Haters aren’t something to be feared... They’re validation that you’re a big deal. And they’re fuel to do better. Now you’re inspired to prove that their jealousy is warranted.” I’m sure the criticism won’t make you feel great when it happens.”
― Lisa Bragg, Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion

“The success of every
woman should be the
inspiration to another.
We should raise each
other up.”
― Lisa Bragg, Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion

“what we can take away is that you must master networking—connecting and building relationships with others to truly succeed.”
― Lisa Bragg, Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion

“Compare yourself only to who you were yesterday—it’s the only competitor on the same field.”
― Lisa Bragg, Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion

“Bowden said the only time you should worry about being seen is if what you’re doing “is illegal or offensive; if it’s either, then maybe think about it again. Otherwise, put it out there. Also, do you care who you’re offending? They may not be your audience. Who cares? It’s got to be legal. Otherwise, it’s never going to be so bad that you shouldn’t put yourself out there.” It takes grit to show up day after day and put yourself out there sharing your ideas, vision, and successes.”
― Lisa Bragg, Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion

“Shame resilience is a true challenge. I’m continually reminding myself that to be seen and heard, and put yourself out into the world in a meaningful way, you have to embrace the notion that shame is part of the journey.”
― Lisa Bragg, Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion

“Love yourself first and
everything else falls
into line. You really
have to love yourself
to get anything done
in this world.”
― Lisa Bragg, Bragging Rights: How to Talk About Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion