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What does it mean?
People create their own version of you and blame you when it fails.
In plain terms
People imagine who you are and blame you when they're wrong.
What can you take from it?
Don't take blame for others' illusions.

Where it applies

  • public image
  • relationships
  • social media

Putting it to work

  • set expectations
  • be authentic
  • avoid defensiveness

Questions to consider

  • How often do others project on you?

Another view

Some level of projection is unavoidable in relationships.

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