The world has become a stage, it seems. A place that needs to be conquered, not for the sheer joy or challenge of it. But for sharing it with followers on social media.
It’s life as a performative act.
I watched a documentary about Mount Everest yesterday. And it left me genuinely amazed. Not by the mountain itself, but by the number of influencers who book crazy expensive trekking packages only to take a selfie on top. It wasn’t about being in awe of what’s around them, or truly present in the moment. It was about posing for more followers.
And it’s not just Everest. We see this play out everywhere, in careers, relationships, even our personal growth journeys. We’re constantly curating, projecting, and perfecting an image for an audience. Whether it’s our peers, our boss, or our social media feed. We start to believe our worth is tied to how well our “performance” is received, perpetually chasing external validation.
The Deeper Truth Beneath the Theatrics
But I strongly believe that underneath all of these theatrics, all this performance, there’s always a way deeper truth. Something genuine, quiet, and profoundly real that wants to be seen and heard. It’s that part of you that knows true peace isn’t found in perfectly posed summit selfies, but in the simple act of genuine presence.
And that’s precisely what I love about coaching. It’s not about teaching you how to perform better, or how to create a more convincing act for the world. Instead, it’s about peeling back the many layers we’ve built up – the expectations, the ‘shoulds,’ the external pressures – and having a simple, honest conversation.
Less Performance, More Being
In that simple conversation, the most powerful breakthroughs can happen. You start to reconnect with that deeper truth, that inherent sense of being that doesn’t need to conquer anything, prove anything, or perform for anyone.
It’s a realization that brings a profound sense of freedom and authenticity.
No need to conquer anything. Less performance, more being.
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