The Problem with "Being Yourself"

Everyone says "just be yourself." Brian Lowery, Stanford professor and author, says that's the wrong goal.

Sometimes your true self is in a bad mood. Sincerity asks something different: am I being as honest as I can right now, in this moment, with this person?

When has "just being yourself" actually gotten in your way?

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