To Be Real – We’ve Got To Be Real - Pause. Think. Consider.

Unfortunately, due to past experiences, many individuals hold back the real or authentic person they truly are or sometimes even try to be someone they are not.

This episode examines why we don't share the real us with the world and what we can do to improve our authenticity.

QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: When was the last time you met someone that came across as phony? How did it make you feel? Please let me know in the comments.

Scroll below for links and show notes…
Selected Links from the Episode

The #Squad Movement
5 of the Most Successful Hashtags of All Time to Inspire Your Campaign by Vedarth Deshpande
Why I hate the phrase "Fake It 'Til You Make It"... and a few alternatives by Casey Erin Clark 
Brands, Learn How to Market From These Musicians by Elenda Nguyen
If You're Lazy and You Know It Clap Your Hands 
Entourage
Sinfield
Curb You Enthusiasm
Jesse's LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn and how it's becoming more like Facebook
What is a SWOT Analysis?
What is a 360 Degree Analysis?
The Weekly Portland Podcast
Pogs: The Forgotten Game

Show Notes

The hashtag #Squad movement and what is it [02:00]
Interesting articles that relate to #Squad [03:56]
We're all products of our environment [05:51]
How our school environment has an impact and shapes us early on in life [07:29]
The concept of surrounding yourself with the right individuals [08:21]
The bullying that Jesse experienced growing up [08:51]
How Jesse surrounded himself by the right individuals to eliminate bullying [09:49]
We gravitate towards other people that are just like you [10:42]
You're the GM of your #squad and who you surround yourself with [11:22]
The befriending of mammoth mammals during Middle School led to the intimidation of bullies [11:29]
Seeking any and everyone on my team to ensure the circle was as large as possible to prevent bullying [13:50]
Activity groups have a tremendous impact on who is a part of your circle [14:30]
Sports teams were another huge influence on Jesse's circle growing up [14:39]
The music department was another large part of the circle Jesse built [16:05]
The Japanese National Honor Society and how it was complete different from the jock and music circles [17:59]
The mishmash of all the different influences growing up and provided perspective [18:29]
Your friend group is another influence group [19:11]
How the show Entourage was pre-#squad and harnessed the meaning [19:25]
What the makeup of Jesse's friend group is and the different backgrounds they have [20:33]
Work serves as your continuing education of being a part of a group [21:16]
Developing your network/rolodex and leveraging LinkedIn as your digital representation [22:48]
How do you leverage all of your circles to help create your environment [25:39]
Performing an audit or SWOT analysis of yourself to determine who and what you are so you know what you need [26:27]
You need to go find the missing pieces to develop your #Squad [29:27]
No one is going to advocate as much for you as you do for yourself [30:29]
Determine what you're good and and not good at and figure out what you need to do it [31:29]
Surrounding yourself with people to help get yourself off your ass and inspire yourself [32:07]
The hardest thing to do once you have you have your #squad setup [34:26]
The comfortability and settling we do within our relationships [36:46]
If you aint getting paid, or getting laid, get out [37:58]
Constantly nurturing your #squad and purge it when necessary [39:15]

People Mentioned

Taylor Swift
Vedarth Deshpande
Casey Erin Clark
Elenda Nguyen
Tigard High School
Tualatin High School
Jay-Z
Greg Day
Gary Vaynerchuk
Tim Ferriss
Trader Joes
Beth Sheinis

Unfortunately, due to past experiences, many individuals hold back the real or authentic person they truly are or sometimes even try to be someone they are not.

This episode examines why we don’t share the real us with the world and what we can do to improve our authenticity.

QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: When was the last time you met someone that came across as phony? How did it make you feel? Please let me know in the comments.

Scroll below for links and show notes…

Selected Links from the Episode

The #Squad Movement
5 of the Most Successful Hashtags of All Time to Inspire Your Campaign by Vedarth Deshpande
Why I hate the phrase “Fake It ‘Til You Make It”… and a few alternatives by Casey Erin Clark 
Brands, Learn How to Market From These Musicians by Elenda Nguyen
If You’re Lazy and You Know It Clap Your Hands 
Entourage
Sinfield
Curb You Enthusiasm
Jesse’s LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn and how it’s becoming more like Facebook
What is a SWOT Analysis?
What is a 360 Degree Analysis?
The Weekly Portland Podcast
Pogs: The Forgotten Game

Show Notes

The hashtag #Squad movement and what is it [02:00]
Interesting articles that relate to #Squad [03:56]
We’re all products of our environment [05:51]
How our school environment has an impact and shapes us early on in life [07:29]
The concept of surrounding yourself with the right individuals [08:21]
The bullying that Jesse experienced growing up [08:51]
How Jesse surrounded himself by the right individuals to eliminate bullying [09:49]
We gravitate towards other people that are just like you [10:42]
You’re the GM of your #squad and who you surround yourself with [11:22]
The befriending of mammoth mammals during Middle School led to the intimidation of bullies [11:29]
Seeking any and everyone on my team to ensure the circle was as large as possible to prevent bullying [13:50]
Activity groups have a tremendous impact on who is a part of your circle [14:30]
Sports teams were another huge influence on Jesse’s circle growing up [14:39]
The music department was another large part of the circle Jesse built [16:05]
The Japanese National Honor Society and how it was complete different from the jock and music circles [17:59]
The mishmash of all the different influences growing up and provided perspective [18:29]
Your friend group is another influence group [19:11]
How the show Entourage was pre-#squad and harnessed the meaning [19:25]
What the makeup of Jesse’s friend group is and the different backgrounds they have [20:33]
Work serves as your continuing education of being a part of a group [21:16]
Developing your network/rolodex and leveraging LinkedIn as your digital representation [22:48]
How do you leverage all of your circles to help create your environment [25:39]
Performing an audit or SWOT analysis of yourself to determine who and what you are so you know what you need [26:27]
You need to go find the missing pieces to develop your #Squad [29:27]
No one is going to advocate as much for you as you do for yourself [30:29]
Determine what you’re good and and not good at and figure out what you need to do it [31:29]
Surrounding yourself with people to help get yourself off your ass and inspire yourself [32:07]
The hardest thing to do once you have you have your #squad setup [34:26]
The comfortability and settling we do within our relationships [36:46]
If you aint getting paid, or getting laid, get out [37:58]
Constantly nurturing your #squad and purge it when necessary [39:15]

People Mentioned

Taylor Swift
Vedarth Deshpande
Casey Erin Clark
Elenda Nguyen
Tigard High School
Tualatin High School
Jay-Z
Greg Day
Gary Vaynerchuk
Tim Ferriss
Trader Joes
Beth Sheinis