When I started this blog over 15 years ago I coined the term "Award-Winning Self-Deprecation."
It's kind of an oxymoron - winning an award by convincing others you're not worthy to win an award. But that's my stock in trade.
I won first prize in a self-deprecating contest. Of course, I didn't deserve it.
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This trait did not serve me well in the job market.
"What talents can you bring to our company, Mr. Block?"
"I would be good at self-deprecation if I were good at anything."
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But I am constantly trying to improve myself.
I hope to get better at self-deprecation. I certainly can't get any worse.
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Of course, it helps to have role models to pattern oneself after.
Do I have any role models? Yes, anyone who isn't me.
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Later in life I wrote a book.
I wrote the book on self-deprecation. Badly.
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I once had a girl friend.
Any woman who would find me appealing is someone whose judgment I would never trust.
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Recently I've been doing standup comedy.
I'd like to tell self-deprecating jokes but I'm not any good at it.
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If there's one phase that fully describes me, it's "Be Positive".
That's my blood type, not my attitude.
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Had enough? I know I have.
Being self-deprecating is no way to be. If you're that way too, I'd try to kick it.
I've decided that for 2026, I will as well! Enough is enough.
Starting today, I will never say enough self-deprecating thing!
(Of course, I'll probably fail at it.)
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