Are you wrong about yourself?

When building your personal brand, get your story straight. A tale about letting go of what you thought you knew.

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Anthony Gaenzle
November 15, 2024

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Get Your Facts Straight When You Tell Your Story

Do you have a “lucky number”? Growing up, mine was always the number 3.

I had to be #3 when I played sports. I believed in the whole “third time’s a charm” thing. In fact, my third grade basketball team had those words printed on the backs of our jerseys.

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As you build your personal brand, it’s important to challenge yourself.

The thing is, though, I can’t recall any instance in my life where 3 was actually lucky.

Looking back, there were so many other numbers that had a bigger significance in my life. Take the number 4, for instance.

I dated my wife for 4 years before I finally proposed (and she said “yes”). We have 4 children together. I have earned 4 degrees.

Maybe my lucky number is actually 4…?

But that’s not the point of this post. My point is this.

When you tell your story, be sure to get the facts straight. Make sure what you “think” you know is actually the truth.

We don’t always know ourselves as well as we might think.

Build Clarity Into Your Personal Brand

As you build your personal brand, it’s important to challenge yourself.

  • Don’t settle for “what’s always been.”

  • Don’t settle for what you “think” you know.

Aim to tell the story of who you truly are. Tell the tale of what makes you special. Let the authentic YOU (with the facts) shine through.

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As you build your personal brand, it’s important to challenge yourself.

If telling the real story of YOU means blowing up a few things from your past, so be it!

My lucky number WAS 3. Now, maybe it’s 4. Or maybe it’s something like 47. Who knows?

What I do know is, I’ve enjoyed my life. I appreciate the moments I’ve been blessed with living. When I tell my story and build my personal brand around those moments, I want to get it right, so you can get to know the authentic ME.

As you build your personal brand, enjoy the ride! Never settle for what’s always been.

Let’s connect!

If you have any questions, or you are ready to start working on your personal brand, email me at [email protected] or visit gaenzlemarketing.com.

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