Terry Rice argues that sharing your real story beats manufactured personal branding, especially as AI gets better at faking it. Authenticity and vulnerability create genuine connection and open doors you didn't expect.
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We all have these stories inside of us that we're afraid to share for one reason or another. Yes, it is going to feel uncomfortable, but when you share, it cuts the pain in half and doubles the joy. And you'll be amazed at the opportunities that come up too, because people give you opportunities because they feel connected to you and they can't feel connected if you're hiding behind some manufacturer personal brand. And that's why I feel strongly that character branding is more important than personal branding, especially in the age of AI when you can manufacture so many things. But you can't fake character, right? You can't fake your stories and the way that you treat other people. And if you don't share your full story and your experience, you won't get those opportunities. And if you're afraid to express them publicly, you're going to have challenges too. So the sooner you can start sharing your experiences, your ups and downs, whatever it is, what you've learned, the faster that you'll grow.