Episode 627: Just be yourself (the best and worst advice)

Episode 627: Just be yourself (the best and worst advice)

From PsycHacks by Orion Taraban

June 1, 2026 · 13 min · Episode 655

About this episode

In this episode, Orion Taraban discusses the complexities of the advice to 'just be yourself' and its dependence on personal development stages.

Is “just be yourself” good advice? In today’s episode, I explain why authenticity only works after disciplined self-development has generated competence, confidence, and results. The truth is that becoming who you want to be generally requires first trying to be someone you’re not. This is why “just be yourself” is both the best and worst advice: its relevance depends on which stage of becoming you are currently in. Join my community: https://the-captains-quarters.mn.co Buy my book, ”The Value of Others” Ebook: https://amzn.to/460uGrA Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3YfFwbx Paperback: https://amzn.to/3xQuIFK Buy my book, ”Starry Night” Ebook: https://amzn.to/4qJrh9U Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3LuUJRS Paperback: https://amzn.to/4sGcqOY Book a paid consultation: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com/consultations Subscribe to my newsletter: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com Social Media TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oriontaraban Facebook: https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/psyc.hacks Twitter: https://twitter.com/oriontaraban Website: https://oriontarabanpsyd.com Orion’s Theme…

People in this episode

Host: Orion Taraban

Topics covered

  • authenticity
  • self-development
  • personal growth
  • confidence
  • competence

Keywords

  • authenticity
  • self-development
  • confidence
  • personal growth
  • self-improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: STELLAR

Books & works: The Value of Others, Starry Night

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