Being "YOU" is in.....

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Permalink Reply by Andy Swingley on March 28, 2008 at 6:33am

I sooooo agree.......it is when we get away from being "you" that you try to become something else for somebody else and then the politics begin as we chase the approval, beliefs, or recognition of others.

Don't be afraid, focus on your strengths, and everything and everyone else will follow....

Permalink Reply by Matt Urdan on March 28, 2008 at 6:41am

Is being "me" the same thing as being a "character"? Because I get that a lot! ;-)

Permalink Reply by Amanda Vroom on March 28, 2008 at 11:02am

So when people refer me as the "crazy training girl" I know what they are really thinking now!

Somehow I have always been comfortable with that "crazy training girl" title and am actually proud of the fact that I push the envelope, make people hear me, or make points that no one else has thought of.

Permalink Reply by diane on April 8, 2008 at 6:13pm

We must be true to ourselves, and be who we are. Only then will our destinies unfold. Read this classic Fast Company piece... Maybe you've all seen it? The Brand Called You.

Permalink Reply by Amanda Hite on April 8, 2008 at 8:52pm

Diane super article I hadn't seen it! Thanks for sharing!

Permalink Reply by Debra Straka on July 26, 2008 at 10:39am

I don't believe the "rule breakers" and those "crazy" enough or "genius" enough to change the world are limited to Generation Y. The talent in the talent revolution crosses all generations and enrich our homes, careers and the world.

Permalink Reply by Amanda Hite on July 30, 2008 at 7:55am

Right on Debra! Thank goodness I'm totally an X'r!

Permalink Reply by susan holaday on August 17, 2008 at 5:54am

Debra -

You are so right...I'm way older than Gen X or Gen Y and I've been labeled 'crazy' sometimes but have finally come to see that what I do - my publication, Foodservice East, is me in many ways! - is worth the blood, sweat and tears because I am trying to bring information to readers in an attractive, intelligent way.

Permalink Reply by susan holaday on August 17, 2008 at 5:50am

Amanda -

This video literally gave me chills! Love it - yes, yes, yes! Some of us have spent our whole lives trying to change the world and are just realizing that the effort is worth every moment of doubt and despair.

Susan Holaday