In a Wall Street Journal article titled, “It’s Time to Start Tooting Your Own Horn at Work,” the author recommends developing a “brag book.”
The author claims that it helps to keep track of our successes and testimonials for superiors or prospective employers. Many employers may remember yesterday’s success but forget the five wins you experienced last month.
The problem for Jesus followers is the tension between being humble and keeping track of legitimate information your employer needs to know about your level of productivity. The thought of a ‘brag’ book may seem arrogant to many.
Psalm 147:6 says, “The Lord lifts up the humble; he casts the wicked to the ground.”
If you can be humble while making note of your successes, documenting them may be helpful.
