being your authentic self
Don’t try to do what you think people will find interesting or what might present you as “relatable.” That is not something you can control. It’s a consequence of being your true self and speaking your truth. Once people recognize that in you, they’ll believe in what you have to say.
being relatable can only take you so far
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
― Carl Gustav Jung
― Carl Gustav Jung
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“If you don't know who you truly are, you'll never know what you really want.”
― Roy T. Bennett
― Roy T. Bennett
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this has been me for most of my life
There is at least one person out there who wants this specific version of you – your current state of mind, feelings, and interests. Creation helps you find that person.
Shreyas Hariharan • The Goal is Resonance | Shreyas Hariharan
“We have to dare to be ourselves, however frightening or strange that self may prove to be.”
― May Sarton
― May Sarton
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“If you trade your authenticity for safety, you may experience the following: anxiety, depression, eating disorders, addiction, rage, blame, resentment, and inexplicable grief.”
― Brené Brown
― Brené Brown
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there is a cost to not being your true self
“Don't let the expectations and opinions of other people affect your decisions. It's your life, not theirs. Do what matters most to you; do what makes you feel alive and happy. Don't let the expectations and ideas of others limit who you are. If you let others tell you who you are, you are living their reality — not yours. There is more to life... See more