Arrogance vs. Excellence

When you’re good at something, you’ll tell everyone. When you’re great at something, they’ll tell you. – Walter Payton

Let people tell you how good you are.

Don’t expect it, or hope for it, or seek it.

Just be so good that people can’t help but notice.

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