We all think we’re being real—whether in public or in private—but the deeper challenge is questioning whether we truly know our real selves at all. In any case, even when we know ourselves we might face various pressures that push us to fit in or not cause trouble – so even the most well-intentioned person might struggle to always be 100% real in public. Sometimes the simplest questions are actually the most complex. Thankfully, we have some wonderful members of the community who offered to share their thoughts on this challenging question.
Ty Finley
I feel as though I am real, just because the world that we live in now it’s hard for people to show who they wanna be in public and who they are in private and I try to be one person whether in public or in private Read more>>
Sharonda Reeves-Smith
Absolutely — what you see is what you get. The same woman you see online motivating, teaching, and helping my clients is the same woman at home. I don’t switch up. I’m real about my wins, my struggles, my faith, and my story. My clients get the authentic me every time, because the realest version of me is the one that does the most good. Read more>>
Matt Haynes
100%. I’m never fake and I am an open book. If anyone ever wants to talk, I am all ears and have an open door policy. This comes from life experiences of getting rejected for conversations. Too many people live with a famine mentality mindset. I’m happy to share anything with anyone and I love talking about gym business. Let’s talk or hash things out! Read more>>
Brashard Booker
The public version of me is real, but it’s only part of the story. What people see is the hustler, the designer, the motivator. But behind that is a man who’s been through struggles, learned from pain, and keeps faith at the center of everything. I don’t fake my image I just don’t always show the battles it took to stand where I am. Read more>>
