Can We Ever Be Objective About Ourselves

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    July 3, 2025 7:50 AM EDT

    It’s incredibly hard to describe yourself objectively. We either undersell or exaggerate. This is especially obvious when writing bios or summaries for public platforms. A friend of mine an accomplished researcher struggled to sound “neutral” in his write-up. He eventually turned to hire Wikipedia writers to create something that felt accurate without sounding boastful. They used third-party sources and removed the fluff, making it more credible. That outside viewpoint helped a lot. I wonder—can we ever truly be neutral about our own story?