“Your personal brand is what people say about you when you’re not in the room.”—Jeff Bezos
THE UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE KNOWN FOR
The creators you admire have more to them than the boxes you place them in. There are more sides to Shakespeare than playwrights, Steve Jobs than technological innovations, and Walt Disney than Mickey Mouse. Often, these remarkable creative geniuses possess a wide range of skills, experiences, and passions that go beyond the realms of their most famous accomplishments. The deeper I researched their lives, the more multifaceted they became.
Unfortunately, they’re not commonly known for their personal lives. They’re known for their quotes, creations, and ideologies. These contributions encompass their personal brands. It’s an uncomfortable truth creators face when going down their path to success. Their life and personality have so many facets, yet there are only a few things that people know them for. Most times, it’s difficult even to count all th…