One could argue that what we worry about most as humans is whether others are judging us. These patterns of overthinking often lead to distress and uncertainty, holding us back from pursuing our goals. But what if I told you these worries could actually have benefits? In this week's episode, Simonne and Sarah explore the advantages of being yourself.  Quote of the Week: "It comes down to…you don't want to change yourself for someone who isn't in your target audience." Simonne McVanel    Greatness Together Podcast Highlights: Are you playing to your target audience? 0:00 If they're judging me anyway… 1:00 Narrowing your options. 5:00 Let it happen naturally. 7:00 Just be yourself. 10:00 A bit of homework. 12:00 Don't feel obligated to hold on. 14:00 Next time: The Compliment Pay-it-Forward Effect. 16:28 Just Be Yourself Think about a time when you were worried about being judged. Who did you fear would judge you the most? And were they what Simonne calls your "target audience"? How vital was this person's opinion to you? In other words, it's not about the opinion; it's about if the person's opinion is one that you should prioritize. If they weren't your target audience, maybe their opinion - good or otherwise - is not that important.  Simonne and Sarah discuss how ignoring worries about what others think and embracing your true self can lead to genuine connections. When we are ourselves, it gives people a pallet of what to work with. Are you intrigued by their actions, or are you turned away? When we show people our true colours, that is when we find our target audience, knowing that people are accepting us for who we truly are. Be True to Yourself Simonne wanted to record this episode because she noticed how some people shift shapes to please others, and some expect this. Why should we be something we're not? Where do we draw the line?  When we reveal our true selves, and others are not satisfied, it's actually a benefit to us. Such actions turn them away, leaving only your strongest connections to remain. They tell us that our real us is not for them. Good!  Making Connections Knowing who is into the real you and who would be as long as you were different is helpful. You get to decide if you want to conform. Sometimes, we have to for a while, such as to get along with a colleague for a shift. But in the long term, it can be soul-stifling. It certainly is relationship-deflating.  The difference between shallow and deep connections often comes down to how much of ourselves people are willing to accept. To build these deeper connections, we must show our true colours and see who sticks around. Consider how it might positively impact you the next time you second-guess taking a risk because of judgment; maybe you want people to opt out of the real you so that you are left with those who get you.  Not everyone has earned you.  Tune in to this episode to dive deeper. And if you liked this episode, you'll probably also like this one on "Owning Who You Are." Greatness Together Podcast Links: Why Do We Compare? Do You Compare Yourself to Others? EP 22: Is Your People Pleasing a Problem? Greatness Magnified Subscribe to The Greatness Together Podcast

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