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A Canonical Tale of Humblebragging: 'Thrilled' and 'Love Contributing' to the Rescue

#lifeatcanonical | Sijana Mamos

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url5/14/2026, 9:47:11 AM
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Verdict

Sijana Mamos has spun gold from the flaxen threads of LinkedIn clichés. The phrase “thrilled to receive” is a masterstroke in performative humility, camouflaging what is essentially a humblebrag as genuine self-effacement. Simultaneously, we are informed that she “loves contributing” to an “open-source mission,” a statement so steeped in self-promotion it could be bottled and sold at a TED Talk concession stand. But it's the pièce de résistance, "You deliver, always," which transforms this post into a platitude piñata—it sounds profound until you realize it means absolutely nothing. In the grand circus of professional self-congratulation, this post stands out by balancing on the high wire of corporate buzzwords without ever looking down.

Performative humility
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The phrase 'thrilled to receive' masks a clear self-promotion behind a veneer of humility.

Borrowed authority
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While there is mention of a team and recognition, the post relies more on personal sentiment than credentials.

Empty profundity
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'You deliver, always' is a vague statement lacking depth or actionable insight.

Hypocrisy
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The message aligns with the medium as it celebrates contributions within the company context.

Self-promo
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'Love contributing to our open-source mission' reads as an overt pitch for personal brand visibility.

Cliché density
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'Thrilled,' 'love contributing,' and award mentions embody classic LinkedIn lingo.

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Original article

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sijana-mamos_lifeatcanonical-share-7445808444697141248-MF4l