[thret]

Self-promotion is incredibly difficult for some people.

[marviel]

fair, but it's better to point out the solution:

"learn how to be better at self promotion"

Do you have another solution to this issue?

[dr_kiszonka]

Find someone to champion your work. Also, if you aren't already, start praising others' work in the hopes that they will reciprocate.

[0xEF]

And the people it comes easy to tend to be labeled as narcissistic, resulting in animosity. It's a double-edge sword.