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Authenticity and the digital world: How to get clear on what you’re all about
If you know me, then you know that I have a wildly vocal inner monologue that often tells me things that aren’t true.
For instance, when I get a negative comment or criticism online, I’ve got to take a deep breath, center myself, and block some of those negative thoughts that start to creep in.
It’s been something I’ve had to practice over the years, especially as I’m continuing to put myself more and more out there online.
And one of the things that has really helped me do this is remembering that I cannot be for everyone. Not everybody that crosses my path online is going to like me, and guess what? That’s A-OK.
This is something I learned from my dear friend, Jasmine Star, who's been one of my entrepreneurial besties for as long as I can remember.
You only need a small fraction of people to resonate with you — and heck — buy from you, in order to build a successful online business.
That’s why I make it a point to show up as authentically as I can online – and being true to myself in this way makes me even prouder of the business I’m creating.
It requires that you ask yourself some questions to really figure out who you are and what you stand for – and that’s what this episode is all about.
Tune in to hear my thoughts on authenticity in the digital world and what you can do to stay true to yourself.
Happy listening!
Here’s a glance at this episode…
- [03:59] Paris Hilton created an online persona. She didn't take criticism personally, because the person they were attacking online wasn't really her.
- [06:11] I could never do this. It would be too hard to have to pretend that I'm somebody that I'm not.
- [07:02] What do you stand for? What do you not stand for? Who are you really? What do you believe in? What's most important to you? What brings you joy?
- [07:33] Get crystal clear about who you are, so you can show up online as your true authentic self.
- [08:14] When you get negative feedback, remember that you can't be for everybody.
- [09:00] The people who are meant to be in your world will find you. We only need a tiny sliver of the internet to grow our businesses.
- [10:17] Be proud of yourself and love the business that you are creating. Know that you are doing good in the world.
- [12:47] You are not for everybody and that's okay.
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