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I’m not sure if it’s just an Australian thing but tall poppy syndrome really affects people’s ability to shine.
Don’t hide your light under a bushel is an old proverb taken from the Sermon on the Mount. While I am not at all religious, Jesus had some wise words to share and by saying this, he was telling his believers not to hide their faith.
I use this saying to encourage you to not conceal your talents or abilities. If you have a mad skill… use it… share it… don’t be afraid to be FUCKING GREAT!
According to popular music, you’re supposed to shine bright like a diamond but as soon as you start shinning in Australia you get pulled back down and put in your place. We can’t have any tall poppies rocking the boat. It can be so extreme that some people don’t ever strive for greatness for fear of being called out.
I cop a bit of tall poppy bashing from time to time as I am not shy about sharing my talents or acknowledge that I’m good at certain things. We are all great at something. It’s as if we are supposed to be so ‘modest’ about our skills that we have to pretend that we’re really crap at everything to be accepted in society. Well, I say, FUCK THAT!
If you are really great at something… shine brightly. If people can’t handle that, then shine brighter. Don’t hide your light under a bushel.
Why are we so concerned with fitting in? We need to get out from under our own private bushel and shine bright! All of us.
Rhianna has it right… shine bright like a diamond!
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