Bragging is usually considered to be negative behavior, often compensating for insecurity or a need for validation. While occasionally rooted in over-confidence, it is typically a mechanism for coping with low self-esteem.

• The “Humility Paradox“: Research shows that bragging often backfires; it may make a person seem more competent but less likable or honest.
• Types of Bragging: It can range from humblebragging (complaining to boast) to direct, aggressive boasting, often aimed at elevating oneself by creating a power imbalance.
• Different than Pride: Healthy pride is being pleased with one’s accomplishments, whereas bragging is an arrogant, often repetitive, display intended for an audience.

Somehow Muhammad Ali was genuine with “I am the Greatest“, proving the exception to the rule.

Donald Trump frequently brags about his personal success, intelligence, wealth, big brain and numerous accomplishments. He is known for using “truthful hyperbole“, often calling his achievements, the “biggest,” “best,” or “most spectacular” in history. His bragging includes declaring his 2016 inauguration crowd the largest ever to asserting he knows more about wind, taxes, military strategy and technology than the experts.

Forget Trump’s degree from Wharton, and his: “I have the best words”.  His simplistic ideas, low-brow attacks on opponents, constant self-congratulatory promotion and disregard for experts define his braggadocios weakness

Trump has grabbed the levers of power
while Congress watches from the sidelines.