“It's hard to avoid 'unconscious overclaiming.' In unconscious overclaiming, we unconsciously overestimate our contributions relative to others. This makes sense, because we're far more aware of what we do than what other people do. Also, we tend to do the work that we value.”

American author, blogger, and speaker

Gretchen Craft Rubin is an American author, blogger, and speaker. She is known for writing and speaking about habits, happiness, and the everyday practices that shape a more satisfying life. Her work reaches a wide general audience through books, essays, and talks. Much of what she writes focuses on self-knowledge, behavior, and the small changes people use to live with more purpose and ease.