#148 Be Your True Self - Why It Truly Matters

In this episode, I go deep on the topic of being your true self. This is so vitally important, and I’ve finally decided to open up and really go into the concept. This is a concept that the world desperately needs. Learn how to deploy it in your own life for massive success. Join my Mastermind Tribe: http://joshuasigafus.com/MastermindTribe My Website: https://joshuasigafus.com/ YouTube: http://joshuasigafus.com/YouTube Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoshSigafusauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_sigafus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshSigafus LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-sigafus/ Podcast: https://anchor.fm/joshua-sigafus Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in my videos, podcasts, blogs, and other content are simply that - opinions. I have achieved positive results from using this information, but individual cases may vary. My opinions should never be considered legal advice or medical advice. I am not a licensed counselor. Though I make every effort to ensure that my content is helpful and relevant, under no circumstances should my videos be considered anything other than entertainment. Use at your own risk. By watching my videos, listening to my podcasts, reading all of my written published materials, and consuming any of my other content, you agree that any losses or damages incurred as a result of utilizing the information obtained is your sole responsibility, and you agree to release Joshua K. Sigafus from any liability, legal or otherwise. Excerpt: Now, this is a concept that I had a lot of trouble with as a younger man, as a man who didn't know myself or trust myself, right. And not understanding this concept has led me to run circles in my life when I should have been going straight and staying true to my purpose. And I'm going to tell you a couple of stories about how exactly this manifested itself. You see, a lot of people hold themselves back by not being their true self they rather than acting in true authenticity with who they are, they tend to react out of fear and do things that they think will have the most beneficial outcome without ruffling any feathers. Now I understand this mentality. This is not the alpha mentality, though. And it is understandable to want to have that mentality because it feels really safe. And safety and security are things that we crave as humans. However, safety and security run a bit contrary to what it means to be authentic. Oftentimes, one of the most dangerous things we can be in life sometimes is to be our true authentic selves. With that being said, though, one of the most dangerous ways to live your life is to never be your true, authentic self. And I'm going to explain why. Now let's talk about dating for a minute. In my dating life, I learned this lesson a lot earlier than I learned in my professional life. I was a lot less afraid of people judging me for being who I really was in the context of the dating arena. However, I did struggle with it. I went through a period of time where I kind of just tried to be a people pleaser. I would try to figure out what do people want? And I would try to be that right.