Never Goes Out of Style-True Humility

John Wooden said, "Courtesy, politeness, and kindness" never go out of style.  I could not agree more.  I'd like to also add one thing that I have noticed that never goes out of style--true humility.  I am not speaking about a false humility in which someone downgrades their skills with the goal of really letting others within earshot know they actually do have these skills.  (This "false humility" is a mask for arrogance).  I am referring to the idea of letting others point out our positive points within us and not doing so ourselves.  It's OK to be good at something and acknowledge that, but the problem comes when we use that to downgrade others and make ourselves feel superior.  John Wooden also said, "Remember you are no better than anyone else, but just as good as everyone else."  Recalling this refrain is key to putting in perspective our sense of self worth.  John Wooden, the greatest coach ever, taught this skill to all his players.  Even Bill Walton, his most challenging personality, credits his coach with modeling a skill that never goes out of style--true humility