People who don’t know you will often — and innocently — view and treat you like someone you’re not. It’s not your responsibility to conform to their vision. Having integrity means staying true to you, not conforming to other people’s expectations because it keeps them comfortable.
Related:
- Don’t live your life wearing a disguise
- It is not your job
- It is not your job to make people like you
- Fear of self-expression is a form of self-imposed slavery