Definition:
Humility is the quality of having a modest or low view of one’s importance. It’s the ability to recognize your strengths without arrogance and your weaknesses without shame. At its core, humility is strength under control — the awareness that success is not achieved alone and that there’s always room to grow.

THE HEART OF HUMILITY

If you intend to do anything of significance in service to others—whether as an influencer, business leader, or professional—the most important wisdom I can share is this: understand the consciousness of being humble.

People define humility in different ways, but the true measure is in your heart. There’s nothing wrong with being confident or assured of your abilities; humility simply means acknowledging that every gift, every achievement, and every opportunity comes through grace, not pride.

“Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of Yah, that He may exalt you in due time.” — 1 Peter 5:6

GRATITUDE IN THE CLIMB

To me, humility means understanding that success is never an individual achievement. It’s the product of divine guidance, collective effort, and perseverance. Gratitude is its twin virtue — recognizing that we rise not only by our efforts but by the grace of The Most High and the support of others.

“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of The Most High in Yahshua concerning you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18

LESSONS FROM THE JOURNEY

I’ve been blessed to work with brilliant minds around the world, travel widely, and enjoy remarkable experiences. I’ve also labored in challenging environments, working by the sweat of my brow. From both, I learned this: whatever task is before you, do it with excellence — and without the need for applause.

Life moves in seasons. Circumstances shift from great to good, to suboptimal, and back again. The key is to stay grounded through it all. When things go well, humility keeps you from complacency; when things go wrong, humility keeps you teachable and resilient.

THE CYCLE OF GROWTH

Growth requires humility because humility keeps you learning. Just like an athlete training for competition, you must endure the pain before you perform your best. Even after victory, you return to training, because true mastery is continuous improvement.

Humility is not weakness — it’s a form of discipline that turns pain into progress.

“Before destruction the heart of a man is haughty, and before honor is humility.” — Proverbs 18:12

TEACHABILITY & TENACITY

Humility is tied directly to teachability. Talent and technology may give you a head start, but humility sustains you. When you’re humble, you keep your heart open to feedback, wisdom, and correction. You’re willing to do the hard work quietly, knowing that true strength doesn’t need an audience.

Think of humility like gliding on a frozen lake. You could walk across it slowly, but with the skates of humility, you can move faster, smoother, and with more grace. You might fall, but it’s easier to get back up because humility gives you balance and endurance.

FINAL THOUGHT

Use humility as your advantage — your quiet shield in every battle. Be confident in your abilities, but check your heart often. Remember, it’s not always about the spotlight; it’s about serving, learning, and inspiring others through your example.

“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.” — Matthew 23:12

— Early Boykins III