Reputation is like a shadow it follows you wherever you go, shaped by your actions, words and even the silence in between. Some people spend their whole lives crafting a perfect image, carefully polishing every move to ensure they are seen in the best light.
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Others however, live freely, unconcerned about public perception, believing that authenticity will speak for itself. But come to think of it does it?. A reputation can be built over years yet destroyed in a moment, One wrong decision, one misinterpreted action and suddenly, everything shifts. People forget the good and focus on that one mistake. It’s unfair, but that’s reality. The world is quick to judge and even quicker to forget kindness when controversy arises, But is reputation truly in our control? Some say yes it’s the result of consistent integrity. Others argue that it’s at the mercy of others’ opinions After all, you can do everything right and still be misunderstood. Maybe the best approach is to be mindful of your actions without being enslaved by public perception, At the end of the day, a reputation should be real, not just a carefully curated illusion. It should be together aligned with who we truly are not just what we want people to believe. Because when the masks fall the truth always remains.