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In these days of rampant oversharing online, it’s
sometimes tempting to conceal (or at least not expose) your personal beliefs.
As a freelancer, I try not to alienate my audience, which is
quite diverse. At the same time,
sometimes it is difficult to wade through Facebook, blog or Twitter posts without
expressing an individual opinion. So far
at least, I have mostly avoided “liking” or “disliking” any post having to do
with politics or religion. Right now
that seems like a pretty big avoidance curve, and it’s frustrating to practice.
But as a person who holds both spiritual and political
beliefs close to my chest, being transparent could also be considered a push
and a chore, and maybe even a violation of my personal code. At the same time, I don’t want to be
perceived as someone in the middle of the road who is afraid to make a
stand.
There are some who say that being transparent is the only
way to live; Jeff Jarvis has many interesting thoughts on this topic. Yet there are dangers, too. Putting yourself out there opens you up to
all kinds of criticism. It can alienate
the people you seek to attract and connect with, and can even limit job
options. And sharing too much can, of
course, make you look like you lack tact and good sense.
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Then again, there are those who believe that if you are authentic and
forthcoming, you will attract like-minded people and be a more genuine human
being. You will draw people who
support your beliefs and welcome your candor.
Perhaps you could even say that you are on a path to fulfill your personal mission.
But more and more, I still find myself wondering whether it’s more
uncomfortable to share or not to share.
I’m still sorting all
this out for myself, and would love to hear your thoughts on how you handle
these issues. Please feel free to leave
a comment or send me an email, depending on your sharing comfort level. And thank you for reading!
Marianne M. Smith
Writer At The Ranch
Making You Look Brilliant One Word At A Time
Writer At The Ranch
Making You Look Brilliant One Word At A Time
