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15 September 2010

#258 Get others to understand how good you are

Johan Nerman has an internship at a place where he would like to work. Therefore, he has started a campaign to get them to hire him when internship is over. He has made a film, a Facebook group, and sends mail to people he likes to write about him (Such as 365). It seems to work well so far. Not everyone wants to engage in commercial self-promotion or to ask for a job like this. But everyone should stand up and show the world what they are good at.

Sing your favorite song next time you're at a party. Don’t be ashamed about having practiced in the shower. Don’t apologize for knowing exactly how Mariah Carey wails and that you also happen to have the same vibrations in your vocal cords. Never mind that everyone is jealous of your artistic charisma. Unleash your talent.

Ask that smart question next time you’re in. Don’t be ashamed that you have thought about the world’s problems. Don’t apologize for having come up with a solution. Never mind that everyone is jealous of your intelligence and ability to think critically. Unleash your thoughts.

Go for it next time you’re playing that game. The shot from the half-field or rush, although the goal is far off. Don’t be ashamed that you’ve been to the gym to be able to be this good. Don’t apologize for being the quickest one on the field. Never mind that people think you're geeky for investing that much time in to a friendly game of soccer. Unleash the power of your body.

Too often people talk about how bad they are at stuff instead of saying how good they are and nurturing those sides of them. Too often, people are afraid of jealous people.

Text: Hanna Nyberg

Required time: 
1 day or less
Cost: 
Free
Cons: 
People can, as I've said, become jealous and laugh at you.
Pros: 
You give your talent a work-out and become even better. You may give the death blow to the Law of Jante.