Title: That’s Not the Flex You Think It Is | Jim’s Take

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Flexing. We all do it. The humble brag on LinkedIn. The “I never sleep” grind culture line. The social media post that screams, “Look at me.”

But here’s the truth: most of those flexes aren’t the wins you think they are — they’re red flags of insecurity.

In this episode of Jim’s Take, I dive into the difference between the personality you feel inside versus the one others actually see, and why the disconnect often leads us to “flex” in ways that push people away.

You’ll learn:

• Why insecurity drives most flexing behaviors.
• The dangers of cultural flexes, corporate buzzword flexes, and social media validation traps.
• How flexing impacts your credibility at work, in your community, and in your relationships.
• What true confidence looks like — and why self-assurance and presence matter more than performative confidence.

At the end of the day, authenticity and self-awareness aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re your real power, the foundation you need when life gets difficult. The only people who never look foolish flexing are the ones who don’t need to do it.

Listen now and learn why dropping the mask is the biggest flex of all.

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