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Our LibrariesMarch 7, 2010 Book says introverts need to shout out accomplishmentsIn 1950s Atlanta, Ga., when I was a child, my mother taught me to be modest and demure. "Don't be a braggart," she would say. And if I got a compliment, "Now don't get too big for your britches!" Or, "Pride goes before a fall." As a result, I grew up thinking it was somehow not a good thing to talk about myself or promote my accomplishments. The world has changed since the 1950s, and we're not in Atlanta anymore. Today, if you don't tell your story, no one else will. You'll not receive the... More ArchivesPast columnsMarch 7, 2010 - Book says introverts need to shout out accomplishments February 7, 2010 - Illinois library community's e-mail campaign goes viral January 10, 2010 - Regional libraries have not received a funding increase since 1989 December 6, 2009 - Professor explains why it's hard to rest even when your tired November 1, 2009 - A lot has changed at North Suburban Library system in 20 years October 4, 2009 - Public, school libraries suffer in poor economy September 6, 2009 - Check out passport to museum adventures August 9, 2009 - True Southern gentleman was a great mentor July 5, 2009 - Fierce defender of First Amendment will be deeply missed June 7, 2009 - Summer reading: Feeds your soul, sparks a laugh, or maybe tears |
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