Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is challenging the focus on authenticity in his latest book, Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated and What to Do Instead. Caroline interviews Chamorro-Premuzic about our collective obsession with authenticity, exposing a deep disconnect between popular beliefs and what science actually reveals about success and fulfillment. Drawing on three decades of research, he argues that common authenticity principles—like "always be honest," "follow your heart," and "bring your whole self to work"—are enticing traps that derail personal and professional goals, and instead advocates for cultivating the best version of ourselves by being mindful of our reputations, accommodating differing values, and focusing on others rather than rigid self-expression.

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