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Is the public version of you the real you?

We all think we’re being real—whether in public or in private—but the deeper challenge is questioning whether we truly know our real selves at all. In any case, even when we know ourselves we might face various pressures that push us to fit in or not cause trouble – so even the most well-intentioned person might struggle to always be 100% real in public. Sometimes the simplest questions are actually the most complex. Thankfully, we have some wonderful members of the community who offered to share their thoughts on this challenging question.

Rachel Rist

One thousand percent – what you see is what you get. I learned a long time ago that the minute I dropped the act and stopped trying to be what I thought people wanted, everything changed for me. The more unapologetically myself I became, the more I started attracting clients and people who actually vibe with me. Read more>>

Reggie Pettegrew

Absolutely. Ever since I started my entrepreneurial journey, I have always been very forthcoming and outgoing in all given situations. I have nothing to hide so I am pretty open with everybody, I will tell you what it is and how it is as well as devise a plan to get there. Read more>>

ShaCora Smith

I would love to be cute and say yes, but honestly… no — and that’s exactly how I want it. I’m very intentional about what I share online. Nothing I post is random; everything is thought through and studied a hundred times before it ever goes live. Read more>>

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