Identity Crisis? Not Really…
Ok, so this blogging thing is kind of addicting! It’s been awesome jotting down my learns and I hope it’s inspiring you today. So for today let’s talk a little about identity.
The terrible truth… (Is it really terrible?)
To be honest I care what people think, it’s a constant battle and I know that some entrepreneurs say you shouldn’t care what people think… but I do. What I’m learning is that I don’t need people’s thoughts about me to consume me and my passions. Cause everyone’s opinions are and can be …different.
As I grow older and maybe a little wiser (I’m counting gray hairs and they are coming) I’m starting to realize opinions can be subtle ways for me to learn, apply and pivot… (pivot what Tristan?) My identity?
Nope… my execution.
My execution in life, work, values, dreams… EVERYTHING. It has to be all evaluated under a good microscope. The mentors I listen to and my loved ones are the microscope.
My identity is not in me…
I’m going to be frank here, my identity is not in me…
It’s not in my business… or legacy…
It’s also not in my extended family, parents, friends and mentors…
It’s not in my kids… AND (sorry Elaina) It’s not in my relationship with my wife…
It’s IN my relationship with Christ.
I know it’s a bold statement, but I really believe this and this relationship is what’s going to consume me. Why? … Cause when I’m alone, afraid, insecure and hopeless He’s always been there for me. He has always been my constant and I’m leaning on him more than ever.
So here’s my brand
To be honest that blurb you read was hard for me to write… but it’s all true and it’s my brand and I’m not sorry to say that.
So I’m stepping off my box and encouraging you who are still reading this.
What is your identity? Your brand… and does it rest on two main things…
Does is exude Grace and is it running toward Truth? Cause That’s the brand that I’m leaning on and that’s the brand I’m embracing and I don’t care who knows it. Heck… maybe you’ll embrace my brand someday.
Grace and Peace
Tristan
