We all think we’re being real—whether in public or in private—but the deeper challenge is questioning whether we truly know our real selves at all. In any case, even when we know ourselves we might face various pressures that push us to fit in or not cause trouble – so even the most well-intentioned person might struggle to always be 100% real in public. Sometimes the simplest questions are actually the most complex. Thankfully, we have some wonderful members of the community who offered to share their thoughts on this challenging question.
Raj Jawa
The public version of me is the real me, mostly because I never had any interest in building a separate persona. I try to put on a brave face in public and I do not spend every conversation speaking like a revolutionary socialist, however, when I talk about ideas, I speak from my own experience. Read more>>
Bree Williams
Yes!!! The public version of me is very much the real me. People have described my energy as a little gypsy, a little fairy, a little free-spirited & magical. Friends often tell me I have this naturally positive attitude, that I’m super goofy, warm, and easy to be around. Thats all true but comes out most when I feel safe and comfortable. Read more>>
Carlo Errin
The funny thing is, my friends and family tease me about how I don’t have a different persona. That’s just who I am; I don’t need to present a different identity or character to others. I’m myself, and I’ve always wanted to share who I truly am. There are many things people don’t know about me, and honestly, most of it isn’t even interesting. Read more>>
Davis DeWitt
One of the greatest compliments I ever received came from my time touring with the Blue Knights drum and bugle corps. By this point my work on Motor Mythbusters had finally been released, and outside of streaming on HBO, it would occasionally air on cable TV. Read more>>
Michael Doering
Yes and no. Most of my followers know me primarily as an artist, and that is certainly true, but I am much more than what people may imagine when they picture an artist. Many people envision artists living in major cities and being deeply immersed in a cosmopolitan lifestyle. Read more>>
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What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
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Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
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Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
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What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
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Who saw you clearly before you could see yourself?
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What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
