Humble Is for the Broke: Why I’ll Never Downplay My Power Again – 1PM: 091

Episode Summary (Show Notes):

In this raw and unfiltered solo episode, Bertrand dives into a conversation sparked by a close friend’s claim: "You idolize money too much." But what unfolds is much deeper — a bold reclamation of power, purpose, and identity. Bertrand explores why he unapologetically puts money first, how society tries to humble confident men, and why most people are simply projecting their fears when they ask you to shrink.

He challenges the idea of humility as a virtue when it’s weaponized to suppress ambition, especially in Black men. This episode is not about arrogance — it's about sovereignty. About choosing who you want to be, not who the world tells you to be.

If you’re tired of playing small, this episode is your wake-up call.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why Bertrand unapologetically puts money first in his new book

• The real reason people ask you to “be humble”

• How to filter advice through emotional projection vs truth

• Why most men can’t express themselves boldly — at home or work

• The difference between external validation and internal certainty

• What it means to source your own power through sales and skill

• Why Mayweather, Ali, and Kobe never apologized for their greatness

Quotes That Hit:

• “Nobody’s coming to save you. Not God. Not your job. Not your friends. You’ve got to save yourself.”

• “People will shame your confidence because they hate their own reflection.”

• “Quiet or loud — it doesn’t matter. Just make sure you’re living for YOU, not for their approval.”

• “If you can’t say what you feel at work or at home, then you’re not a man… you’re a prisoner of economics.”

• “Be humble when you need to learn. But when it’s time to speak, be a fucking lion.”

Affirmation of the Episode:

“I no longer shrink for the comfort of others. My confidence is not arrogance — it’s evidence of my evolution.”

Topics Covered:

• The false virtue of humility

• Why people project discomfort when you shine

• Identity, confidence, and masculinity

• How economic dependency keeps men silent

• Marketing, sales, and owning your voice

• The myth of being “too loud” or “too confident”

• Legacy-building through unapologetic self-expression

About Bertrand:

Bertrand Ngampa is the unapologetic voice behind The 1% Man Podcast, the Ascension Journal, and multiple 6-figure ventures. He teaches high-performing Black men how to build legacy, reclaim power, and break the chains of quiet desperation.

Final Word from Bertrand:

“Silence might make them comfortable. But your greatness wasn’t built for comfort — it was built for change. You’re not here to play small. You’re here to lead. So stop asking for permission, and start claiming your birthright.”

Share This Episode If...

• You’re done being “humble” when you were born to be a king

• You’ve been told to tone it down

• You want your brothers, sons, or friends to own their voice

• You’re tired of the fake modesty movement