authenticity
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“Unique,” “Original,” and “Irreplaceable”

Today was incredibly productive; I managed to write two essays back-to-back, and I’m quite pleased with both. As I was leaving home to teach this afternoon, a phrase often used in American pop culture came to mind: “I’m unlike any other” or “There’s no one like me.” These expressions are used with a positive connotation, Continue reading
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Creating oneself, finding oneself, and being oneself

Introduction Back in 2015, I was invited to be a guest on a national TV show. Right before stepping on stage, I experienced the worst case of stage fright I had ever felt. Panicking, I asked the director, “Do you have any advice for me?” He responded with what I thought was the most cliché Continue reading
