The Art of Humility: People who think they’re ‘ALL that and a bag o’ chips!’ should stop flapping their lips—and just chew on the chips!
The Humble Chip Challenge: Talk Less, Do More
When Actions Speak Louder Than Nachos
Ever met someone who thinks they’re the human version of a triple-layer nacho platter—extra guac, dramatic entrance, and a monologue to match?
We all know the type—always reminding the room how “ALL that and a bag o’ chips” they are. And if we’re honest? There’s a little chip-flapper in all of us.
But real greatness? It doesn’t need a megaphone. It just delivers.
Take Nacho Norm, the guy who gave a five-minute speech at the office microwave about his “legendary” fantasy football win. No one asked. Meanwhile, his spreadsheet? Three days late.
The loudest person in the room isn’t always the most capable. Often, it’s the quiet achievers—those who chew their chips and get the job done—who make the biggest impact.
The Truth Behind the Noise
Then there’s Yoga Lisa, who kicked off every meeting with a slideshow of weekend yoga poses and her dog’s Instagram stats.
Impressive? Maybe. Exhausting? Definitely.
Most over-the-top talkers aren’t full of confidence—they’re full of compensation. As Grandma used to say: “Empty barrels make the most noise.”
True humility isn’t about shrinking. It’s about showing up with grace—letting your actions speak louder than your selfie captions.
Imagine baking the world’s best chocolate chip cookies. You could walk into a party and declare, “Prepare to be amazed!”
Or… you could quietly pass the plate and let the cookie-induced smiles speak for themselves.
Be the cookie-giver, not the megaphone.
The Growth Mindset: Humility as Strength
Chewing before speaking? That’s wisdom.
Listening instead of listing your wins? That’s strength.
Humility isn’t hiding—it’s owning your excellence without demanding applause. It’s asking, learning, leading—without always needing to be the headline.
Because sometimes, the strongest person in the room isn’t the one proving they’re the smartest—they’re too busy learning something new.
✍️ Note to Self: Confidence whispers. Insecurity shouts. Be the one who brings the chips—and shares them—without needing a standing ovation.
The FUNomenal™ Finale: The 7-Day Humble Chip Challenge
Practice Makes Progress
Want to flex your humility muscle this week? Try these four crisp steps:
✅ Breathe Before You Brag Feel the urge to list your wins? Pause. Ask someone about theirs instead.
✅ Count Your “I” Statements Cut them in half during your next conversation. (Bonus points if no one notices.)
✅ Let One Achievement Go Unmentioned Experience the quiet power of doing something great—without announcing it.
✅ Genuinely Compliment Someone Else Shine the spotlight on their greatness. It always reflects back.
Share the Challenge: Quiet Confidence Is Contagious
Know someone who chews before they chat? Send this to them. It’s a small nudge that spreads a big truth:
Humility makes everything (and everyone) better.
✨ Spread the Humble Chip Challenge!
AI Sidekick Alert: This post was unpacked and given a touch of FUNomenal™ sparkle with the creative assistance of my behind-the-scenes AI brainstorming buddy!
About Tony
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Tony Brigmon | Speaker—Emcee | TonyBrigmon.com
Tony Brigmon is a party animal. He’s been known to stay up well past nine o’clock drinking root beer and telling G-rated jokes. Sure, the neighbors complain, but that doesn’t stop him. Because Tony is serious about having fun. Serious fun, with serious results.
As a result of his questionable spelling skills, Tony learned at an early age that his name spelled backward is “YNOT.” As in, “YNOT take a closer look at his book?” Or “YNOT smile when you should be crying?”
Tony was a Southwest Airlines “Insider” and the former “face” of their renowned culture as their official “Ambassador of Fun”. At Southwest Airlines, “fun” was the power of “positivity” that helped catapult a small carrier into a force that changed the airline industry.
Today, Tony is a popular speaker, emcee, and author of The FUNomenal™ Workplace. (FUNomenal™ is pronounced the same as phenomenal but it’s a lot more FUN.)
Former CEO of Southwest Airlines Howard Putnam says: “Tony has a gift for blending fun and capturing ideas in a manner that sticks for audiences.” Tony’s friends say that no one should have so much fun while sober. Tony’s wife said she has had about all the cheerfulness she can stand.
“Fun” transformed this author’s work and life. YNOT discover if the serious power of fun can transform the next 30 seconds of your day or 30 years of your life?
YNOT arrange to have Tony Brigmon teach you and your team how the power of fun can help you get more done, bring out the best in everyone, and make you irresistibly attractive in your communication with others. You can do this. So, YNOT?
