Fuck the Mold: How Your True Self Will Lead to Greater Success

For the longest time, I tried to fit a mold.

To be old enough.

To be masculine enough.

To be business-y enough.

To be quiet enough.

To be non-white enough.

People kept challenging my career and worth for not being enough of one thing.

I took pride in each new version of myself. I was constantly changing but never really being anyone…much less myself. That’s when I realized that being a “chameleon” was the worst advice I’ve ever given at a keynote. That’s when I became free.

I realized that I don’t have to prescribe to the mold defined by society. It’s not always easy because we often think it’s easier and better when we live up to a certain standard. But you should worry less about conforming and compartmentalizing who you are at work versus who you are at home. You’re one person, not two; so instead of trying to fit the mold at work, be more concerned if you’re being true to yourself.

More Reasons You Should Fuck The Mold:

Conforming won’t get you noticed.

Fitting a mold only reinforces that you are just like everybody else and that if…