Whenever I share this "You are a brand" perspective with young professionals, they generally agree but often find the concept surprising.

Set aside the past, focus on the present, and march confidently forward. There's strength in the ability to move past negative experiences q

However, it's vital to distinguish between strategic pretense, outright deceit (sometimes called almost lovingly “Bullshitting”)

I say a bit of pretense because I don’t advocate for ‘fake it until you make it.’ Don’t let overcoming imposter syndrome