THE CARD
A thought for the day.
Am I having a conversation or managing public relations?
I used to give my stories a little upgrade so I’d sound more impressive. More acceptable. Whatever got me a place in the room.
Hell, my ego had a whole marketing department.
Today, I can tell the truth, listen, or offer an awkward smile.
I don’t have to sell myself a seat.
My worth isn’t on trial today.
THE LESSON BEHIND THE LESSON
I don’t have to sell myself a seat.
It’s tempting to give a story an upgrade when I’m worried the ordinary version of me won’t be enough. My ego is happy to put the whole marketing department on the job.
I can pause and tell the truth, even if it comes out awkward. I can listen to the other person instead of measuring how I’m landing in the room.
Being honest is a practice, and I won’t get it perfect every time. When I catch myself performing, I can come back to the conversation.
What would it feel like to let the unedited version of me be here?