For me, authenticity isn’t some fixed thing. It changes as you change. I built my first clothing brand during a time in my life where shock value felt true to who I was. Back then, that really was authentic. But over time, my values shifted. I started caring more about discipline, structure, and who I was becoming as a man. Continuing to cling to that old identity just because it was familiar or successful would’ve been way less authentic than letting it go. What I’m doing now aligns with the standards I’m trying to live by, not the version of me from years ago. That’s how I look at authenticity. It’s not about freezing yourself in time and calling it “being real.” It’s about letting your actions reflect your current values, even when that requires change. I agree with what’s being said here. Authenticity doesn’t mean refusing guidance or improvement. We already curate ourselves every day. We shower, work out, clean ourselves up, learn how to communicate better. None of that is fake. It’s effort. To me, being authentic just means honestly pursuing what you believe is right and good right now, even if it looks different than it used to. Sometimes the most authentic move is admitting you don’t have it all figured out yet and choosing to follow a framework that helps you grow.

I definitely have this happen to me all the time. I find the best way to beat procrastination is by just doing the thing you need to do the moment it pops into your mind if possible. Don’t make excuses, like you’ll do it later, after a certain day, etc. just get it done. And I notice the more I stick to that, the effect compounds on itself more.

@Bilal M no, it’s not lol

@Michael Vance I did this for a photoshoot for my clothing brand. Didn’t really have pre selection in mind when I took this picture. I just thought it’d be funny to hop in lmao

@Giorgio Ferrero it’s @thecaseybayles and I fixed it probably about a month ago? It’s still a work In progress but I noticed subtle changes in peoples behavior within the first week.

@Felix Urbanek a lil over 3K I’ve had this account for 10+ years haha I’ve never really tried to go out of my way to get followers on my personal account and just ended up with that many over the years. May try posting actual content to find new followers though and will be using my new clothing brand to send followers my way as well

It doesn’t matter if they’re single. Most of the women I’ve ended up with came through friends of friends. Just be the guy people know is bringing good energy when he shows up, and everything else builds from there.