"Tyler Weitzman, CEO of BlackSMS, likes to research social situations. As an undergrad at Stanford, he researched a method for conveying one’s achievements (or bragging, if you prefer!) while remaining humble and relatable. Through countless interviews of master storytellers, Tyler determined the ultimate structure for telling one’s story in a humble way: - Credit: “It could not have happened without [name the others involved].” - Hard Work: “We had to put in so much to make it happen, for example, [describe the hard work].” - Vulnerability: “It was most difficult for me when…” - Duty: “We were driven by our dream to [noble motive].” - Gratitude: “I am so proud and thankful that…” I encourage you to tell your story to a friend using this exact structure. See what comes out. Ask your friend for her reaction. I think you will be amazed."