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# Competence that remains invisible cannot reliably...
> Competence that remains invisible cannot reliably enter institutional decision-making. Portfolios, demonstrations, references, publications, and completed work make ability legible without confusing presentation with substance. Honest self-presentation is the bridge between private capacity and public opportunity.
**Source:** [[livestreams/Recognizing Opportunity and Answering Your Calling - Workbook|Recognizing Opportunity and Answering Your Calling]]
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“Competence that remains invisible cannot reliably enter institutional decision-making. Portfolios, demonstrations, references, publications, and completed work make ability legible without confusing presentation with substance. Honest self-presentation is the bridge between private capacity and public opportunity.”
— Bryant McGill
https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-competence-remains-invisible-capacity-public-opportunity
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