Have you ever realized that the "safe" version of yourself is actually the one keeping you trapped in a cycle of pain? Choosing authenticity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a survival mechanism that requires us to stop contorting into the molds others have built for us and start identifying the childhood patterns that keep us stuck.
In this episode, Charles Turtz explores the raw and often painful journey of stripping away the masks we wear to remain "safe" in the eyes of others. From disastrous first dates to the high-stakes decision to legally change his last name, Charles Turtz illustrates how reclaiming your identity is the ultimate superpower for personal and professional growth.
To stop repeating the same painful situations, you must identify the similarities between your adult struggles and your early childhood experiences. Charles shares how recognizing these links allowed him to understand why he kept attracting the same "players" in different scenarios.
Changing your name can be a deeply empowering act of taking back control over your life’s narrative. For Charles, moving away from his biological father’s name was a way to step out of a shadow and into his own light.
Many people-pleasers find themselves over-performing—like hitting 200% of a sales quota—just to feel they have "earned" the right to be themselves. True authenticity means showing up as you are without feeling the need to justify your existence through transactions or achievements.
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