So what I do now is to pre-empt that by making the up into a virtue, and telling funny stories about how crap I am before people have a chance to notice it for themselves and think maybe I haven't realised.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker suggests a strategy they employ to tackle their perceived shortcomings. Instead of waiting for others to recognize their flaws, they embrace them and proactively share humorous anecdotes that highlight their own incompetence. By doing so, they preemptively address their own deficiencies, relieving any potential embarrassment or judgment from others. This approach allows the speaker to regain control over how they are perceived and maintain a sense of self-awareness.

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