Why Being Humble is Overrated

Only those who are truly humble will understand

Avia Sky
4 min readJan 18, 2022
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My whole life I’ve known I was different: I have red hair, I’m tall, I graduated top of my class, I’m athletic, I started my own business, and I have both a mind for business and creativity. I’ve been good at most things I’ve tried.

Side Note: I am as humble as they come. So writing an article like this is pretty out of character for me.

I’m both an entrepreneur and spoonie.

I’m both an accountant and an artist.

I’m of middle eastern descent with fair skin and red hair.

I have a lot to say but I’m an introvert.

To most these pairs are mutually exclusive.

I’ve always defeated the odds and zigged when everyone else zagged.

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In a way, I’ve always thought I was special, unique and more interesting than others. But I’ve never said this to anyone; not wanting to come off as bragging or cocky.

This only adds to the frustration of being passed over by people who only see you at face value. So many people, even those who claim to…

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Avia Sky

My writing is about looking at the positives & finding the light in darkness. I hope my unique story inspires & informs! Entrepreneur & Photographer