Be you always.

And you might hear that and think, well, that's obvious.

That's simple. That's easy.

Not if the world has something to say about it.

In fact, Emerson is quoted as saying to be yourself in a world

that's constantly trying to make you someone else

is the greatest accomplishment.

It's not always obvious, but rather the subtle erosion of ourselves.

Perhaps not intentionally deciding to wear a mask, it's never taking the time to examine

the reflection in the mirror and ask the right questions.

Losing our intentionality means we end up wherever the wind blows us.

And that could very well be a destination we aren't too happy with.

Now this next part will seem a little trivial and insignificant.

But bear with me, right, because sometimes the most important lessons are small, but they become a

portal or a gateway to understand the bigger things, right? So for me, this started with a black t-shirt.

Walking into a group meeting with some amazing people

from all over the country and world doing different things

and helping people in various ways.

And all of them, as I entered the conference room, happened to be wearing business casual.

Which is great, except I haven't worn a collar in a pretty long time.

I've been doing my podcast, recording videos, building my businesses in a black t-shirt.

And so that's how I walked into the room. And I found it

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