Steem4nigeria Accelerator Contest Week 93: Humility

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It's June already and we trust good things to come our way this month
Meanwhile let's discuss a vital topic
Humility
What is it and does it apply let's see

Humility: A Silent Strength We All Need

Humility is one of those words that sounds simple until you try to live it out. For me, humility means knowing your worth but not having the urge to shout it from the rooftops. It’s when you’re confident in who you are, yet you don’t make others feel small just to prove a point. Humility is strength under control—when you can do a lot, say a lot, be a lot… but you choose to stay grounded.

Let me break it down a bit more. To me, humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less. It’s understanding that you’re not better than anybody else, and even when you’re winning in life, you don’t rub it in people’s faces. It’s when you treat the cleaner with the same respect you’d give a CEO. That, to me, is humility.

Now, here’s something I want to clarify: not all quiet people are humble. Some people are just naturally reserved. They don’t talk much, but that doesn’t automatically make them humble. In fact, some quiet people can carry pride in silence. You know the ones that act like they’re too important to mingle? Yeah, being quiet doesn’t always mean being humble. Humility is more about your heart posture and how you treat others, not just your volume level.

So what are the characteristics of a humble person?

First of all, humble people are teachable. They don’t act like they know it all. Even if they’re experts in something, they’re always willing to learn from others. They listen more than they talk. They’re the kind of people who apologize when they’re wrong and don’t feel like it makes them look weak.

They’re also respectful. It doesn’t matter if you’re older, younger, richer, or poorer—if someone is humble, they’ll treat you with dignity. You’ll hardly hear them bragging or looking for unnecessary attention. They let their actions speak louder than their words.

Another thing I’ve noticed about humble people is that they give credit to others. They don’t hog the spotlight. If something good happens, they’re quick to say “it was a team effort” or “I couldn’t have done it without so-and-so.” That’s rare in today’s world where everyone wants to shine.

Now, when it comes to what I admire most about humble people, it’s their calm confidence. I love that they don’t feel the need to prove anything. They’re secure in themselves, and that peace shows in the way they carry themselves. You’ll never see them gossiping, competing unnecessarily, or tearing others down to lift themselves up.

They also tend to be very relatable and easy to talk to. You can be yourself around them because they’re not judging you. They uplift others and make people feel seen and heard. It’s refreshing, to be honest.

On the flip side, there are some things that turn me off when it comes to proud people. For starters, the arrogance. That “I’m better than you” attitude is a big no for me. You know those people who can’t stop talking about what they have, where they’ve been, who they know? It’s exhausting. Pride can make a person blind to their own flaws. And the worst part is, proud people often put others down just to feel taller.

Another thing I can’t stand is when someone can’t say “sorry.” Like, it won’t kill you to admit you were wrong. That prideful silence or blame-shifting just shows immaturity. Also, people who always want to be the center of attention or control every situation—they’re difficult to be around.

Now here’s the big question: Am I a humble person?

Honestly, I try to be. I’m not perfect—far from it—but I make a conscious effort to stay grounded. What defines me in this area is the fact that I’m always reflecting. I check myself when I feel pride creeping in. I try not to compare myself to others, because I believe everyone is running their own race. I also try to treat people kindly, regardless of who they are or what they have. If you’re human and breathing, you deserve respect.

I don’t always get it right. Sometimes, I catch myself getting defensive or feeling like I have to “prove a point,” but then I remember—being humble is a journey, not a destination. It’s something you practice daily. Life has a way of humbling you anyway, so why not stay low and let God lift you up when the time is right?

In conclusion, humility is such a beautiful trait, and I honestly wish more people embraced it. It brings peace, builds strong relationships, and earns you genuine respect. At the end of the day, people may forget what you said or did, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel. And if you made them feel valued, you’ve already won.

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