The individual has always had to struggle not to be overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself.
Brand is just a perception, and perception will match reality over time. Sometimes it will be ahead, other times it will be behind. But brand is simply a collective impression some have about a product.
Always be yourself, express yourself, have faith in yourself, do not go out and look for a successful personality and duplicate it.
I refuse to accept other people's ideas of happiness for me. As if there's a 'one size fits all' standard for happiness.
We all have our imperfections. But I'm human, and you know, it's important to concentrate on other qualities besides outer beauty.