Tips for Work and Life with Andrew LaCivita

How to Share Your Wins Without Sounding Like You're Bragging

Mar 10, 2026
Clear tactics for talking about accomplishments without sounding self-important. A simple CAAR/car formula to structure impact-focused stories. Tips on framing wins with team language to boost credibility. Advice to emphasize outcomes over effort and to blend pride with curiosity and gratitude.
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ADVICE

Use A Structured CAAR Interview Framework

  • Use the CAAR/ CAR job-interview framework to describe accomplishments clearly and avoid sounding like you're bragging.
  • Andrew LaCivita says the formula structures answers so you present facts and impact, keeping you confident not self-important.
INSIGHT

Confidence Versus Self Importance

  • Confidence and self-importance are distinct: state facts about your experience to convey confidence without comparing yourself to others.
  • Andrew warns comparisons like "nobody can do X like I can" trigger self-importance and undermine credibility.
ADVICE

Frame Wins As We When Appropriate

  • Use we-framing when appropriate to amplify credibility by acknowledging team contributions.
  • Andrew uses his newsletter example with Kara to show praising collaborators doesn't dilute your ownership or pride.
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