Stop trying to beat everyone else. That game is exhausting ๐
"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment." โ Ralph Waldo Emerson What no one taught us: ๐ You donโt win by being better. ๐ You win by being different. "You were born an original. Don't die a copy." โ John Mason "An original is always worth more than a copy." โ Suzy Kassem The internet doesnโt reward polished clones. It rewards authentic personality, unique perspective, and real humanness. "Be yourself; everyone else is already taken." โ Oscar Wilde That thing you think is โweirdโ about you? Yeahโฆ thatโs your real advantage โจ Being a 'real human' will be your advantage in an AI-Powered Era. Popular creators like Mr. Beast, Lilly Singh, and Gary Vee created their own unique brands by being true to who they are, and comfortable in their own skin. Ever listen to Gary Vee? He cusses like itโs his mother tongue. ๐ . . . and letโs not judge, as heโs very effective in delivering his message . . . and quite a successful guy!! Some might say, "I'm not comfortable in my own skin." I get it . . . either you practice until you're comfortable or copy someone you admire and as you get comfortable, your real authentic self will emerge. Others may also say, "I'm more comfortable being a professional." I totally get you . . . I have many people in my circle that only show their 'professional' side to the world and their 'fun' side to a select few. If this style works for you, wear it!! What works for those building their personal brand: โข Be yourself (not the โprofessionalโ version which is soOoo '90s) โข Talk about what you care about, and follow your curiosity โข Build skills as you go, pivot as you see fit โข Show up daily, consistency wins even when you feel awkward โข Show your vulnerable side, and people will trust you (use this for good) People donโt connect with perfection. They connect with real. "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of someone else." โ Judy Garland