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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 9 MIN

Why Do I Downplay My Wins? S3E13

from Authenticity Lab · host Dr. Kelsey Miles

I won Professor of the Year, and the moment they called my name, I got excited. Then immediately embarrassed about being excited.I used to think that was humility. It's not.In this episode I break down what's actually happening when we downplay our wins. It's not modesty. It's self-protection. And the difference matters.I also share the moment two days after the ceremony when my students decorated my entire classroom. Balloons, flowers, confetti, and a book with handwritten notes from every one of them. In that room, the voice that tells me to stay small didn't show up at all.That told me everything I needed to know.If you've ever won something and immediately tried to shrink from it, this one is for you.Be bold. Be curious. Be you.If this episode hit home, share it with someone who needs to hear it.Grab the Life Experiments Mini-Course. Email 'course' to [email protected] bold. Be curious. Be you.Connect with me: https://www.facebook.com/iamkelseymileshttps://www.youtube.com/c/KelseyMileshttps://www.instagram.com/iamkelseymileshttps://kelseymiles.com

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