#authenticity

#authenticity

Tolstoy's story, and even the title, is clearly unsettling. But it's not a story about death, it's about life. Tolstoy's narrative shines a light on a life lived on borrowed terms. It was a life that was unquestioned, unexamined, and, in the final analysis, unclaimed. Ivan Ilyich was respectable, even successful, but still a hollow man left on his deathbed with little more than the torment of introspection.

[Your] ads don't need to win some contest or something, just not [be] jarring and ugly, [because] I have a personal aversion to jarring and ugly ads. And I'd actually rather make less money than have strident and ugly ads in the system.

He advised candidates to use their résumés to highlight the impact and results of past work. As a former interviewer, Anderson said he would often scan résumés looking for an "icebreaker" to spark conversation at the start of an interview. For that reason, applicants should view their résumés as a way to "control all of the different variables" an interviewer might draw on. In terms of length, he recommended keeping it to one page per decade of experience.

Now, at the age of 92, the last of the great, glamorous movie stars of Hollywood's golden era is back in the spotlight. She is being honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the Venice film festival, where a documentary about her life and career, Kim Novak's Vertigo, is premiering. For Novak, it is a tribute not just to her acting but to her lifelong refusal to be controlled and manipulated by Hollywood, or anyone else.

In today's world where we are inundated with content of nebulous artificiality, questioning is this real or fake has become second nature. While artists continue to use nature as a subject and inspiration, the question is this nature or is this a product of a human intervention feels more pertinent than ever when viewing art and imploring so feels instinctual.

Over the past little while, there have been people online trying to define me, twist things, and share conversations in ways that feel harmful. Instead of letting others write my story, I want to share it in my own words. The truth is, over the past few years, I've come to understand and accept that I'm gay. It's taken me a long time to really process this part of myself and even longer to feel comfortable enough to say it out loud.

As I illustrate in my forthcoming book, we live in an age of authenticity worship. From corporate mission statements urging employees to "bring their whole selves to work" to self-help gurus insisting that "being real" is the only path to fulfillment, we've elevated authenticity to near-spiritual status. But our obsession has a curious twist: we tend to grant a special premium to negative authenticity.

Ebbets Field Flannels' Collegiate Collection captures the passion, identity, and tradition of college athletics through authentic styles inspired by renowned institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Notre Dame. Every piece in the collection, from heavyweight cotton sweats to wool varsity jackets, is crafted for durability and timeless appeal, making them suitable for both sports events and everyday wear.

On the court, we just always in each other's ears trying to make each other better. But I feel like that's real life, too.

I have an intimate, complicated relationship with AI - like a coworker I both rely on and don't fully trust. I use it as a creative amplifier for everything from marketing strategy to coaching content.

Your name, your tone, your beliefs, your story, these aren't just personal details. They're trust signals. They're what make people remember you.

"Whenever you think or you believe or you know, you're a lot of other people: but the moment you feel, you're nobody-but-yourself."

Brutal Honesty is a project rooted in direct expression and raw authenticity. Earth-colored retaining walls rise from the terrain like abstract rock formations, defining three terraces.

Eleanor emphasizes that carefully concealing intelligence for the sake of politeness can actually be patronizing, while revealing it authentically does not assert hierarchy.

Masking, or camouflaging, refers to hiding one's authentic self to meet expectations contrary to one’s true nature, especially prominent in autistic and neurodivergent individuals.

Trahan's campaign demonstrated that authentic purpose not only feels good but also delivers measurable outcomes, raising over $11.5 million for childhood cancer research.

When you're thinking about how you want to rebrand yourself, it's not just about your aesthetic or your job title - it's about realigning your public image with who you are becoming professionally and personally.

"Yukon" captures a side of Bieber that fans have long been hoping to see fully realized—one that prioritizes authenticity over formula, artistry over algorithms.

Every single winning strategy has always tied back to community. When brands fail to engage, there's a sense that they're just pushing content onto their audience.

This year's Love Island feels like a carbon copy of its predecessors, with achingly good-looking contestants who insist they're there for love but are tempted by social media stardom.

Consumers aren't loyal to brands anymore. They're loyal to people. In today's crowded marketplace, the businesses that thrive are the ones with owners who are visible, relatable and genuinely invested in their neighbors' lives.

stupidDOPE has always been about creating content worth the scroll, focusing on raw, honest, culture-forward writing that evolves with the world around us.

Anna Friel portrays Anna Mitchell, a mother dealing with profound trauma after her brother is released from prison and assaults her young son. The narrative explores her struggle with trust and the impact of this betrayal on her mental state.

Thought leadership is not a campaign. It's not a post. It's not a shiny new format for marketers to test. It's a philosophy and a practice rooted in generosity.

In the process of letting go, you will lose many things from the past, but you will find yourself.

Santi's statement of aiming for "the show" to mean the PGA Tour highlights a significant inconsistency, as this terminology is traditionally associated with Major League Baseball.

AI-generated bands like Velvet Sundown that are reaching big audiences without involving human creators raise serious concerns around transparency, authorship and consent. If used ethically, AI has the potential to enhance songwriting, but we are currently concerned with what I call deeply troubling issues with the use of AI in music.