Mirror, Mirror on the wall…

Self-reflection without honesty is cosplay.

If you’re soft on yourself, the mirror flatters; if you’re harsh, it distorts. Either way, you can manufacture any image you like—until reality (aka other people) votes.

Here’s the follow-up to The One-Minute Mirror: pair inner reflection with outer feedback so the picture you’re building actually matches how you land.

The seduction trap

• Pleasant fiction: “I was calm and clear.”
  Outside read: “You sounded rushed and a bit sharp.”

• Virtue signaling (to yourself): “I’m values-driven.”
  Outside read: “Your decision didn’t match what you said last week.”

When the story in your head diverges from the story others tell, trust the pattern, not your preference.

Below we will take a look at how the philosophy can guide us and there will be a quick practice and a small tool to help you with your self-reflection practices!

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On Monday we will move into week 2 of 6 in the self-reflection series. Don´t miss out!