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by sussexby 1522 days ago
I feel like this arguing the same point though - who someone is is defined by their individual “why”. And a fake “why” can be identified if the individual in question does not execute in alignment with the mission/values they declare.

I found a lot of value in explaining who I am by my “why” statement which defines how I operate. It’s a way of succinctly telling someone what way I approach every situation. That statement (actually a question) is “what if we could make it better?”. Telling someone that’s my way of thinking and discussing cases helps me explain who I am.

Also reminds me of Carmine Gallo’s analysis of TED Talks - Pathos is a big component in making something memorable as we learn “who” the speaker is as they explain “why” they’re stood on stage right now talking about their subject.