Working hard to create a consistent perception of who we are for others gets in the way of being authentic. If we direct our energy to garnering external gratification, we may be trading temporary benefits for long-term satisfaction. Creating a pleasing personality ensures that we will eventually lose sight of what we actually want and need from life. Even if it brings us success, we’ll feel like an imposter and won’t feel deserving or honest. Every individual has intrinsic value and specialness, which can only be accessed and maximized by …
Living authentically.
