# Why humblebragging is never a good idea, with Övül Sezer, PhD

An episode of [Speaking of Psychology](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/705934263), 5 Nov 2025, 43 min.

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We all want to be liked and respected. But sometimes, our intuitions about how to make a good impression lead us astray. Övül Sezer, PhD, talks about common mistakes, including humblebragging and hiding our accomplishments; whether the rules of making a good impression are different on social media; and how to “brag wisely” by sharing your journey rather than listing your accomplishments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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