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I want to share with you a simple but profound insight that can change your life.
The key to success is humility. You might be thinking, “Well, that’s not so remarkable.” But let me explain what I mean by humility.

Humility is the most important trait to master in your efforts to become a better and greater person.
It’s being able to take a step back and look at things objectively. It’s the courage to ask for help when you need it and to resist the urge to do everything yourself.

It’s having a sense of humor about your imperfections and being open to other people’s ideas. It’s giving credit where credit is due, even if you don’t get any for yourself.

• Humility is letting go of your ego and caring more about the success of others than your own.

Being humble does not mean that you are weak or insecure or shy — it means that you are strong enough to stand up for what you believe in, secure enough to admit when you’re wrong, and confident enough to do things because they are right, not because they will make you look good.

Being humble is a character trait, it is who you are.

• Humility is about acknowledging our weaknesses and recognizing our limitations.

We feel that we do not need to be the center of attention because we know that there will be others who can do a much better job than we can. We recognize that there is always more to learn and that we don’t always have all the answers.

• Humility allows us to work together towards a common goal instead of worrying about whose idea it is or who gets the credit for it. It lets us focus on improving ourselves and solving problems instead of worrying about how others think of us or how we might look in their eyes.
• Humility is when you can discipline your ego and put others in front of you.

• Humility means thinking more about other people than you do about yourself.

It means putting other people’s needs above your own.
After all, is there anything you can gain from thinking highly of yourself? Is there anything you lose from thinking highly of yourself? Sure, it might make you feel good for a moment. But there is a price to pay at the end of it all.

• Humility helps us understand that we don’t know everything.

It keeps us open-minded and willing to learn from others. It allows us to be more present and mindful in the moment. It gives us the ability to accept ourselves when things don’t go our way, and the strength to keep trying even when we aren’t sure what lies ahead.

• Humility is not something that happens naturally for some of us.

We are born into this world with an inherent sense of self-interest — Our minds are engineered to create thoughts about ourselves. And it can be tough to let go of these thoughts. But the practice of humility is a worthwhile endeavor.
It’s not always easy. It can be hard at times, especially if you’re used to thinking of yourself first, or if you’re suffering from a lack of confidence.

But it’s in these moments that you have to force your ego into submission and take the high road. Because the only person who gains from acting selfishly is yourself, and the only person who loses is everyone around you.
All you need is a little humility, the little secret key to success and you will see yourself soaring higher above every obstacle and making the world a better place for people around you.

By: Stephen Adzasu