Diary of a Founder #43

For a long time, I thought I had to appear perfect.

I believed showing weakness would make people lose respect for me.

I used to tell myself:

• I need to have it all together.
• No one can see me struggle.
• People will only respect me if I inspire them.

But honestly, trying to keep up that image was exhausting.

It wasn’t until I opened up to the people around me that I realized something important:

People connect through honesty, not perfection.

One conversation changed it all.

That’s when I learned that vulnerability isn’t a weakness—it’s the foundation of real connection.

The more I shared my struggles, the deeper my relationships became.

And what’s even better? It gave others the space to open up, too.

Being real makes people feel safe to be real with you.

If you’ve been holding back, it’s time to let it go.

People won’t respect you less—they’ll trust you more.