AI and Human Interaction - The technology industry acknowledges the initial reluctance towards AI due to data privacy and ethical concerns, but recognizes the necessity to adapt to its pervasive presence [1] - The industry observes a shift where individuals may find it easier to be vulnerable with AI than with humans, raising concerns about the potential for comfortable isolation over authentic connection [1] - The industry notes that as AI becomes more human-like, some humans are exhibiting more artificial behaviors, such as prioritizing efficiency over empathy [8] - The industry emphasizes that the future is not AI versus humans, but AI plus humans, particularly those who choose to show up authentically [15] Workplace Dynamics - The industry identifies a trend of people "performing" instead of connecting in the workplace, with examples of inauthentic behavior even in personal apologies [4][5] - The industry cautions against transactional interactions in leadership, where gratitude is undervalued and interactions are purely based on exchange [6] Recommendations for Maintaining Humanity - The industry suggests "uninstalling the filter" to fully show up for others by first being true to oneself [11] - The industry advises against letting deepest thoughts reside solely in chat windows, encouraging real conversations with humans despite potential awkwardness [12] - The industry advocates for recognizing and appreciating those who choose empathy, courage, and honesty, and to "thank them for being human" [12][14]

Authenticity is great. They say it's that simple. Don't overthink, kid.Just be yourself. And that's what I thought as well. Well, at least until I started university.But what if there's so many versions of you that are constantly changing and you don't really know which version that it is that you need to be authentic towards. This was me at the start of my university journey. I was this baby platypus.Can you see the fear in its eyes. It looks so lost, so confused. And that was me.I was so scared. Scared of ...

Core Message - The speaker redefines "authenticity" as "honesty" for personal and professional growth [3][4] - Honesty fosters deeper connections with loved ones, family, and friends [16][17] Personal Anecdotes - In response to a school shooting, the speaker and colleagues chose to focus on expressing honest feelings on air, providing comfort to the community [5][6][7][8][9][10] - The speaker's father's reaction to a teenage lie about drinking taught a valuable lesson about honesty and unconditional love [11][12][13][14][15] Takeaway - Honesty, like in an orgasm, is more satisfying than pretense [17][18]

Look around the room right now. I can easily observe all of you here. Some leaning forward with curiosity, some hunching or sitting back with arm cross.But I cannot hear the thoughts of your guys. And yet, isn't that how life works. We can never fully access each other's inner words.We can only see the behavior people choose to display. But here's something interesting. How often do those inside thoughts truly align with the subtotal we we act.Do we always practice what we preach. Do we leave out what we cl ...

[Music] You all know this by experience. You walk into a room full of strangers and instinctively you drawn to some and avoid others. And many times this first impression turns out to be right for me.This pattern turned out even more significantly. When I was a child, my parents brought me in when they were hiring. I would sit there and play and after the interview they'd ask me, "Did you like that person?" And my opinion would influence their choice.And then something happened. It's called education. I'm s ...

Self-Improvement & Authenticity - The speaker emphasizes the courage to be real and authentic, rather than striving for an unattainable standard of perfection [2] - The content creation industry often leads individuals to filter out authentic parts of themselves to maintain a perfect image, causing disconnection from oneself and others [13] - The speaker's younger self reminds her that vulnerability and being human are what truly connect people, not perfection [14][15] - The speaker advocates for embracing messiness, softness, unhealed emotions, and truth in becoming human [18] - The speaker suggests prompts for self-reflection and vulnerability, emphasizing that these are not for achieving perfection or external validation, but for personal emotional well-being [19][20] Content Creation & Social Media - The speaker initially started creating content on TikTok due to job rejection and boredom during COVID-19, unexpectedly gaining 100K followers [5] - The speaker's content creation journey brought amazing opportunities, but also led to pressure to maintain a perfect image and positive mindset [3][9] - Validation and approval received from social media can feel good, but chasing this approval can lead to building unrealistic expectations and pressure [4][9] - The speaker realized that she had filtered out authentic parts of herself to keep up with the perfect standard that she had built for herself [13]

in a weird way, X is already Zorameaning, whenever someone notable posts about random shit (whether it's their cat or a random word) — degens instantly tokenize 50 versions of it and then shill everywherethe difference is that the person creating the content isn't getting a % of the token supply or trading feeson the one hand, this makes the content more authentic since the person is posting for the sake of posting, and authenticity in the age of AI and abundance is the most important thing(you also do get ...

RT ProfitsOverWages 🧽🇩🇴 (@_ShaniceBest)Everyone appreciates some “Profits lore” 🤪 The left is me at 19 in a dorm room, 3+ jobs, hungry, hustling by any means. Right is me currently.I started this entrepreneurial journey at 19. I’m 32 now (Call me Aunc). That’s over a decade of wins, losses, pivots, heart breaks, and reinvention.What’s kept me going and growing isn’t just consistency. It’s how I showed up every time.Let me explain.1. Skillset and branding have been my anchors. In every room, pitch, or opport ...

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[Music] Influencers are no longer wanted. This might sound strange in a world obsessed viral videos, likes, and followers, but the truth is the influencer world is evolving. Behind the glamour of golden toilets and private jets lies a world of burnout, pressure, and constant reinventions.But is the spotlight really worth the sacrifice. Let me put it this way. Think of something so unfathomable, so beyond your grasp that it feels absurd to even consider.It's impossible, right. Because how can you possibly im ...