When you are a multi-potentialite with diverse interests and skillsets, the context world made up of several identities collides. Nobody can be completely authentic all the time. I may be a task master as a manager (because I have to), kind as a coach, something else when it comes to personal habits, and something else in my interests. All these are bound be contradictory and one can't please everyone all the time. One can show restraint in situations and platforms suited for a certain objective.
Thank you for sharing this insightful perspective!
You're absolutely right—our diverse interests and roles often require us to show different sides of ourselves, and balancing these can be a challenge.
Your point about restraint is spot on. It’s not about hiding who we are but about aligning with the demands of each context, thoughtfully. Finding balance among these ‘collisions of contexts’ is a skill of its own.
When you are a multi-potentialite with diverse interests and skillsets, the context world made up of several identities collides. Nobody can be completely authentic all the time. I may be a task master as a manager (because I have to), kind as a coach, something else when it comes to personal habits, and something else in my interests. All these are bound be contradictory and one can't please everyone all the time. One can show restraint in situations and platforms suited for a certain objective.
Thank you for sharing this insightful perspective!
You're absolutely right—our diverse interests and roles often require us to show different sides of ourselves, and balancing these can be a challenge.
Your point about restraint is spot on. It’s not about hiding who we are but about aligning with the demands of each context, thoughtfully. Finding balance among these ‘collisions of contexts’ is a skill of its own.