There are several things that I learned in my life that truly made a difference – learning how to walk, talk, and other essentials most of us know. But something that I am still learning to this day and believe is a real ‘game changer’ in this thing called life is being yourself.

———-> Are you REALLY being yourself? The weird, goofy, spontaneous, outgoing, shy, or fun self?

The REAL DEAL if you want to really make it and become successful not only in any career but in life: be authentic and genuine with people. Remember, no matter how weird or crazy you are, you will always find your tribe.

You might be thinking -> What if the world doesn’t like me that way? I’ve been taught by society  to act so people don’t think I’m weird or different. This is all a bunch of (you know what).

Challenge yourself as I have been recently, to catch yourself being disingenuous. What do you mean? Do you talk about things you don’t really care about or have real passion for? Do you really enjoy watching hockey on Friday nights with the boys or are you just doing it to fit in? Do you act important or unapproachable at events or public places? (f.y.i most important people are pretty easy going and if they are not they are probably not that important in the first place.)

Some of you might also say -> I am a shy person and that is just who I am!

Really? Well, here is the last question:

When did you sit down and define yourself?