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What does it mean?
Sometimes being oneself is easy, other times pretending is preferable.
In plain terms
Sometimes it's easier to be yourself, other times to be someone else.
What can you take from it?
Adapt your behavior to the situation, but stay authentic when possible.

Where it applies

  • social settings
  • professional roles

Putting it to work

  • recognize when to adapt
  • maintain core values

Questions to consider

  • When is it okay to mask yourself?
  • How do you keep authenticity?

Another view

Constantly switching can cause identity strain.

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