Dave WordenTriumph Business Solutions · Founder

Be You - We Need You #mentalhealth #beyourself #authenticity

13 May 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief monologue, the speaker shares a favorite photo of himself and his wife, using it as a visual reminder of his playful, authentic self. He recounts a conversation with a serious, business‑focused friend who urges him to be more solemn, describing the friend as “sad” and intensely driven. The speaker contrasts this with his own philosophy that life is too short to be harsh on oneself, emphasizing the importance of goofiness, fun, and genuine self‑expression. He concludes with a direct invitation to viewers: as they navigate life, they should embrace their true, playful selves, because authentic joy not only reflects who they are but also supports mental well‑being.

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So that's a picture of me and my wife. And I don't know if you've seen this before, it's probably in the background of some pictures. It's one of my favorites. And it's so funny, I was talking to this friend of mine, he's like, dude, you gotta be more serious. Business is serious. Everything's serious. He's a good person, but he's a sad person. He's always living so intensely. He's like, you make light of life and you play around and you're goofy. And, uh, yeah, that's exactly who I am. I think life is too short to be so harsh on ourselves, and that's how my wife is too. And there we are horsing around. So my thought for you is this: as you navigate life, why not have some fun, the true expression of who you are? Because when people see it, they'll get it.