It’s one of the greatest leverage points for ordinary people to speak up and express themselves more.

The more ordinary people speak up and express themselves, the greater the leverage they have — one of the biggest for regular folks.

The more reserved, conservative, rule-following, and concerned with what others think you are, the more "ordinary" and unremarkable you ultimately prove to be.

The shyer and less confident you are, the fewer opportunities you will get.

If you don't believe me, take a look around: people who speak with confidence and certainty tend to earn others' trust more easily, even if their track record is mediocre.

Consider the same task needing to be done.

One person says, "I can do this great," while the other says, "I think I can probably do this well."

Who would you choose? The answer is obvious — most people go with the first.