You know those conversations you have when you meet someone new and you get a bad feeling in the pit of your stomach? Like they aren't being honest with you, Or they just go on and on talking about themself? Or maybe they are one-uppers, And compare each of their accomplishments but their wins are always another level up? You smile and nod throughout the conversation, Knowing you'll likely never see eye to eye. *** With a lack of authenticity comes a lot of pain. I've been soaking up the wisdom of Brene Brown as I master the art of vulnerability in advocacy for inclusion and disability. If you're an orange tree fighting to produce lemons, You'll continue letting yourself down and You'll never be truly, authentically you. “Plants are more courageous than almost all human beings: an orange tree would rather die than produce lemons, whereas instead of dying the average person would rather be someone they are not.” ― Mokokoma Mokhonoana #authenticity #firstimpressions #socialselling #sales #relationships #vulnerability #gratitude #advocacy #disability #differentlyabled …see more