When you recognize your limitations and accept that you can make mistakes and fail in some areas; then you are applying the art of modesty. Even when things go wrong, you may not insist on doing things your way. But you will listen to the others. Listening is not a weakness but a product of wisdom which may even come with a lot of experience. If you were to think of something wild, others can be ready to correct you because they know that you will be able to listen when they speak.

When you are told to interpret a numerical unit like 163 cm in feet and inches; would you immediately go into the needed analysis? If that is your field, you may have no problem. But if you are not conversant with those units modesty will immediately guide you into seeking the needed assistance. It is not a weakness you are displaying. You are merely putting the experts to work. In addition when you visit a strange place, you may entirely depend on the advice fro the people who know the area.

In a learning institution all students display this quality through put their course of study. Otherwise what could be the point of learning if you already behave like know what you are about to be taught? Humility comes with modesty and the humble people easily gain the respect and admiration of the others around them. Therefore, if you have come to a point where you feel like you want everyone to call you a prince. Then you may need to be a very hard working slave. Slow down and don't call anyone names. The kings have had their own rough times and you may not need to be part of the long list of the lazy ones.

When ever you set your goals, there is a possibility of failure which call for others to come in with the advice. In order to maximize your earnings in any undertaking, you may need to first acquire the knowledge. When this knowledge is put to good use, then the results may naturally follow along. But there should be no mistake about the use of modesty. Sometimes you may consult the wrong people who can even end up giving you the advice to crumble you firm. While being modest can benefit in so many ways, it should be monitored by what you truly believe in. In the end it may yield just the results you have always wanted.