Friday, July 10, 2015

What You Know To Be Real

As we go through life, sometimes it seems that we are surrounded by half-truths, illusions posing as reality. It's important, then, to hold tightly to the things we know to be real...

Connections on social media may be solid or just the result of a few random mouse clicks. Connections in person are almost certainly real.

Accomplishments you list on a resume may be slightly exaggerated for effect. The troubleshooting you do each day is most definitely real.

The stories you tell about your kids may include embellishments to make them more exciting. The hugs your kids give you are real.

A "like" or an "endorsement" may be easy and accurate, but an in-person recommendation is real.

Job postings online may be more of a legal requirement than a genuine opportunity, but word-of-mouth referrals are generally real.

Good spin can be valuable, but actual ability is real.

We can't necessarily know what is reality and what is just appearance. We may always have to sift through the illusions, but we can do a much better job when we stay clear on what we know to be real.

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