When it comes to "self promotion" - especially when it's needed to get a job, raise, or even a date - it seems that most everyone wants to highlight and/or talk about their super big achievements. While that's all fine and good, the number of those super big achievements pales in comparison to the number of "tiny triumphs" that are a major basis for who we are, where we are, how we got here, and what makes us tick.
The problem though, is how/when/where/why to communicate those important yet under appreciated tiny triumphs, in the impressionable, get-to-know process? After all, it's hard to put those tiny triumphs into a basic resume, interview, or date conversations - let alone do it in a way that isn't boring, and without purpose (we've all met those people, right!?). The answer: plan ahead; figure it out; find a way; fit it in; get it done - especially the most impactful, best-of-the-best tiny triumphs. Even better, call it out by name. In other words - let the other person know, at the right time and place, how you feel tiny triumphs are the building blocks that help make us who we are. Then, give an example - but only the one really big tiny triumph that will be most relevant to that person, or situation. And watch 'em light up, when you take a tiny triumph and turn it into a fun, captivating, worthwhile story. Give it a go!
Tiny Triumphs Are Good.
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