The journey of self discovery takes on many forms, from reading amazing authors who we can learn from and gain perspectives to coaching and conversation, mixed with a healthy dose of introspection, and reflection because the commitment to defining who we really are is actually pretty intentional and it takes work

Of course those who have a fixed mindset say this is who I am and the way I am whereas those with a growth mindset says let me look closer at who I am being…and ask themselves question is this my most authentic self or am i operating on some old belief systems, or not willing to show up for who I really am, and a quick hint to the answer is that yes you are, we all are…and then adding the question of am i living my core or true values or am i living a set of values that actually don’t belong to me. The journey of self discovery really is a lifelong commitment to being your greatest and most authentic self.

But what does being authentic really even mean?

In its essence Authenticity, is a word we often hear and even use but may not fully grasp.

So let take a look at what it means to be authentic so we can be on the same page for this conversation. Let's look at the meaning of the word based on google search

By definition authenticity is the state of being true to oneself, aligning our actions, beliefs, and values with our core identity. It's about stripping away the layers of societal expectations and front facing persona and finding the courage to embrace who we truly are.