Being “on” all the time isn’t confidence — it’s performance. In this episode, Josh talks about the exhaustion that comes from constantly masking, performing, and showing up as a version of yourself you think other people want. From work to relationships to content creation, he explores how wearing masks drains your social battery, distorts identity, and quietly erodes mental health. This isn’t about abandoning professionalism — it’s about recognizing when performing stops being useful and starts becoming harmful.
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