Be Authentic Quotes

“What is better: uncomfortable truth or comfortable lies? Every truth is a kindness, even if it makes others uncomfortable. Every untruth is an unkindness, even if it makes others comfortable.
—Liz Gilbert”
― Glennon Doyle, Untamed

“If you choose to be fearless, then be fearlessly authentic not an imitation of someone you envy.”
― Shannon L. Alder

“Stop wearing that mask that is trying to be a match for everybody, and realise that you have to have more of a 1s and 10s model. A 1s and 10s model means that if you want to be a 10 for somebody you have to risk being a 1 for somebody else. [...] You wanna express who you really are.”
― Steve Pavlina

“If you tap into your true story, and share that truth, it resonates with people.”
― Michelle Obama

“No professional growth justifies sacrificing who you are”
― Yulia Peralta

“[...] if you're trying to show off for people, at the top, forget it. They will look down at you anyhow. And if you're trying to show off for people at the bottom, forget it. They will only envy you. Status will get you nowhere. Only an open heart will allow you to float equally between everyone.”
― Mitch Albom, Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson

“Someone may have put you at a disadvantage, but don't worry. Keep calm and carry on because in due time you will be vindicated.”
― Germany Kent

“Instead of focusing on the key responsibilities of the job, focus on how you can make a difference in the role if given the opportunity.”
― Germany Kent

“Lions command respect. They are not followers. They are leaders.”
― Germany Kent

“Don't be afraid to be driven. Enjoy life to the maximum, striving for a career that permits you to be your authentic self.”
― Germany Kent

“Be the kind of woman that a good man prays for.”
― Germany Kent

“The more we learn about ourselves the better we are able to contribute to others and the world.”
― Germany Kent

“Be authentic. You can’t fake real.”
― Frank Sonnenberg, If This Won't Get You Thinking, Nothing Will

“If you don’t determine who you are and stand firm in your identity, you will attach your identity to the opinions of others. You’ll believe others when they tell you who they think you are and who you should be. If they say you’re selfish, you’ll believe them. If they say you don’t have what it takes to succeed, you’ll believe them. You will conform to the pressure to put your life on hold for someone else, stay quiet, nice, and agreeable instead of leading yourself with questions such as, “What feels authentic to me? Who do I want to be?”
― Ivana Skoric, She's Intense: A Guide to Self-Respect and Personal Autonomy