Join Melon, Mike, and Raf  as they talk about the dichotomy of your reputation. Simply put, they try and navigate the conversation on the benefits and drawbacks to either taking the hard long road of earning a reputation in your craft, by simply doing the job for years, upon years, with no recognition. In contrast, to faking your expertise, and hoping to learn what you need in short order, to keep the appearance up of a skill set you may not have mastered completely. The later commonly referred to as, “Fake it, ‘Til You Make it.” The boys recognize that there are benefits to both. They unanimously agree, however that the drawbacks and potential for missteps coming off as a fraud are countless. One of the more severe of those potential drawbacks is completely destroying your reputation with those people that you hold in the highest regard. 

The conversation quickly goes to dire warnings to the young generation of the perils of purposely holding up a fraudulent facade, whether it’s in real life, or on social media. Unfortunately, the guys agree that the current culture incentivizes fraudulent behaviors, and rewards it in many forms.  In the end, the path to success and a steadfast reputation comes best served with a long stead history of doing the job, with zero expectations of seeking accolades. Instead, focusing on mastering that craft that you seek, and letting your knowledge of it be the reward.

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