“You have to pay a price for your distinctiveness, and it’s worth it. The fairy tale version of ‘be yourself’ is that all the pain stops as soon as you allow your distinctiveness to shine. That version is misleading. Being yourself is worth it, but don’t ex”
— Jeff Bezos
Simplified Meaning:
Being different comes with challenges, but it's valuable. People often think that being true to yourself will make all problems go away quickly, but that idea isn't true. It takes effort, but being yourself is worth it in the end.
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