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The Illusion of Authenticity: What We Get Wrong About “Being Ourselves”

The Illusion of Authenticity: What We Get Wrong About “Being Ourselves”

Update: 2025-11-05
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How do you know if what you want is truly yours?

We live in a world overflowing with influence where what we desire is often shaped by what we see others achieving, owning, or celebrating. But have you ever paused to ask yourself: Are these my true desires, or borrowed ones?

In this episode of Success Genius, I uncover the illusion of authenticity and why so many of our “original” ambitions may actually be inherited from the people around us. You’ll learn how mimetic desire shapes our goals, how to recognize when imitation replaces inspiration, and how to reclaim the freedom to want on purpose.

Together, we’ll explore the science and self-awareness behind choosing desires that align with your integrity so you can live, lead, and build a business that’s truly your own.

Because the freedom you’re looking for doesn’t come from having everything you want, it comes from knowing why you want it

Topics covered in this episode include:

  • Why the belief that our desires are self-made is actually a “romantic lie”
  • How mimetic desire shapes what we think we want—and why that matters
  • The hidden influence of others on our goals, dreams, and values
  • Practical steps to uncover what’s truly yours so you can live authentically

Are your dreams really yours—or someone else’s?

Join this episode of Success Genius and learn how to separate imitation from inspiration so you can live, work, and create with genuine integrity.



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The Illusion of Authenticity: What We Get Wrong About “Being Ourselves”

The Illusion of Authenticity: What We Get Wrong About “Being Ourselves”