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Authentic Media

Sharing publicly a highlight-reel version of our lives feels like it’s in our best interest because it:

  • Makes us “more attractive”
  • May lead to more opportunities
  • Can capture attention that can be leveraged

What’s really in our best interest is sharing an authentic version of our lives because it:

  • Attracts an authentic tribe
  • Leads to more aligned opportunities
  • Captures attention from the right people

Worth mentioning that these two aren’t mutually exclusive, though.

A public presence can certainly feature both—we can have an authentic highlight-reel.

But, more often than not, the former is focused on at the expense of the latter. And our mental health pays a toll in the long-run.


P.s. I asked: “What cleanses your soul?” I hope the answers inspire you to do more of what cleanses yours.

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