Quotes About Authenticity

The picture we present to ourselves of who we think we ought to be obscures who we really are.

The only way to find out where I was was to get out of the way and let myself happen.

IF YOU HAVE TO HIDE YOUR TRUE FEELINGS FROM YOUR FRIENDS, THEY'RE NOT YOUR FRIENDS.

Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well-preserved body. But rather, to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up,totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming .... WOW what a ride.

If you want to change your stereotypes, seek first-hand experience. Do not believe everything you are told. Find out for yourself. Talk

you're not going to find true love in the personals.

Don't be afraid of sharing your vulnerabilities. Vulnerability doesn't make you weak, it makes you accessible. Know that your vulnerability can be your strength. —KEITH FERRAZZI, AUTHOR, WHO'S GOT YOUR BACK

The measure of self-assurance is how deeply and sincerely interested you are in others. The measure of insecurity is how much you try to impress them with you.

To succeed in your career, it's less important what you know or even who you know than who truly knows you and how they know you. —IVAN MISNER, FOUNDER, BNI

Truth is such a rare thing, it is delightful to tell it." —EMILY DICKINSON

Sometimes the easy way out is the right way in.

What people say and do in the most innocent situations can speak volumes about their real selves.

I don't remember deciding to become a writer. You decide to become a dentist or a postman. For me, writing is like being gay. You finally admit that this is who you are, you come out and hope that no one runs away.

Phony never led anyone to Jesus.

To show them who you are.

A lot of people hate heroes. I was criticized for portraying people who are brave, honest, loving, intelligent. That was called weak and sentimental. People who dismiss all real emotion as sentimentality are cowards. They're afraid to commit themselves, and so they remain 'cool' for the rest of their lives, until they're dead—then they're really cool.

I don't need the fillers, additives, excessive amounts of sugars, fats, salts and other measures taken to taint the natural goodness of real food.

Real Canada is where people wear sweaters for survival, not style.

John Lennon was everything his friends wanted to be, and said everything they wanted to say but wouldn't dare. John Lennon always dared.

if your heart is not right, no one cares about your leadership skills.

Ninety percent of our success as leaders will be determined by what's below the waterline. It's our leadership character that ultimately drives what we do, and why. It is a true reflection of who we really are as human beings.

Man owns nothing, never will, though he holds on to illusions of such, in the end he finds what is left-character and integrity. And if none be found was he truly here? By Mark Miller

To see your-self you must first be yourself, to be your-self you must first know yourself, and to know your-self you must first love your-self more than anything in the world."-Mark Miller

I'm not looking for perfect, but I am looking for real.