As a kid, I was always a weirdo. I would play soccer with the boys during lunchtime. I would hang out at the library. I would make friends with the librarians and ask questions. I had no fear. As a kid, there was very little to be scared of. I did it because it was fun. I did it as I thirst for knowledge. Life was great as a kid. When I went into high school and became more of an adult. New bad habits settled in: I tried to fit in the crowd and ended losing my voice. I would pretend to wear a mask, to be the same. I hated the attention when I had to do a presentation. The fearless kid was gone. I felt scared all the time. It took me many years of unlearning. Many more years to bring my curiosity to the forefront. Even more, to gain acceptance: It's okay to being a weirdo. It's okay to have a say. It's okay to have a strong opinion. It's okay to stand out. It's okay to have a voice. I love being a weirdo who loves fried chicken. But the one key learning I gained with wisdom is... Reframe the narrative. We control how we see the world. That's including how we see ourselves on LinkedIn. Be you. Whether it's you the weirdo. Or you as the weirdo professional. Be you. #stringtheory on #personalbranding …see more