Why We Should All Be More Like Gibby | A Lesson In Being Unapologetically You

Why We Should All Be More Like Gibby | A Lesson In Being Unapologetically You

June 19, 2026 · 17 min

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Jared Weiss discusses the importance of being unapologetically yourself, drawing lessons from the character Gibby in iCarly.

For all of us iCarly fans, and I'm not ashamed to say this is still one of my favorite shows, we all love Gibby! But what if he was actually one of the most authentic characters on TV? In today's new episode, I dive deep into the life lessons hidden inside iCarly and why Gibby's unapologetic confidence might be something we all need more of. From being called “weird” to feeling pressure to fit in, I talk about why shrinking yourself for approval never leads to happiness. I also react to a powerful clip from Cole Dasilva about staying weird, discuss the dangers of groupthink and social conformity, and open up about my own experiences with being judged for the things I enjoy — from loving shows like iCarly and SpongeBob to wearing motivational clothing and expressing myself online even when nobody else understands it. I also touch on: Why you'll always be “too much” for the wrong people How authenticity attracts the right people into your life Why embarrassment loses power when you own who you are Why being yourself is ultimately the bravest thing you can do Be weird. Be passionate. Be fully you. Tune in now… ____ ____ Link to Buy my Book "Fight…

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