IF YOU TELL SOMEONE, IT DOESN'T COUNT

Think Yourself Confident · Sep 18, 2025 · 6m

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IF YOU TELL SOMEONE, IT DOESN'T COUNT

If you tell someone, it doesn't count. That has always been my philosophy about acts of kindness. When you do something good, mentioning it to others makes it about your ego rather than the genuine desire to help. So, you're not supposed to tell anybody. That's why recording this today feels so bizarre; it goes against what I stand for. We're not supposed to talk about philanthropy.

I didn't even want to share this news. But a friend who nominated me shared a perspective that changed my mind. She said, "If what you do inspires others to do…