Be Yourself or Lose Self-Worth

Be authentic and congruent with who you are to build confidence regardless of the situation you’re in.

By Peter Voogd Aug 20, 2020
Entrepreneur Network

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In this video, Peter Voogd talks about a moment of doubt he had when arriving at a speaking engagement wearing casual jeans and a ball cap but noticing most of the attendees were wearing business suits. He says he realized that he should be comfortable in his own skin regardless of the situation.

Voogd advises being authentic and congruent with who you are, including dressing how you want. Know who you are and that your intentions are pure, he says, and you’ll care less about people’s opinions of you.

Related: How the One Percent Adapt and Pivot

In this video, Peter Voogd talks about a moment of doubt he had when arriving at a speaking engagement wearing casual jeans and a ball cap but noticing most of the attendees were wearing business suits. He says he realized that he should be comfortable in his own skin regardless of the situation.

Voogd advises being authentic and congruent with who you are, including dressing how you want. Know who you are and that your intentions are pure, he says, and you’ll care less about people’s opinions of you.

Related: How the One Percent Adapt and Pivot

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Peter Voogd

Leading Authority for Young Entrepreneurs at GameChangers, INC
Peter Voogd is the author of the best selling book 6 Months to 6 Figures, as well as the founder of The Game Changers Academy. He's a leading authority on Gen y leadership who has trainedand inspired well over 4,500 entrepreneurs with his true story of going from dead broke to a six figure income...

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