Masks & Mirrors: The Faces We Wear

We all wear masks — at work, in business, even at home. We polish our answers (“Ah sure, all grand”), hide our struggles, and show the version of ourselves that fits. But behind every mask is a mirror — people and situations reflecting something back to us that we might not yet see.In this episode, we unpack what it means to live more authentically — to recognise the masks we wear, the reflections life sends us, and how self-awareness changes everything.In this episode:Masks: the faces we wear to fit in, survive, or leadMirrors: how others reflect traits we disown or denyThe 4,628 traits we all share — and how that shapes self-worthWhy authenticity feels risky (and how to drop the mask safely)The illusion of perfection — social, professional, and emotionalHow quiet reflection reconnects you to what’s realTry this (Reflection Exercise): At the end of the week, ask yourself: 1️⃣ What mask did I wear most often? 2️⃣ Who mirrored something uncomfortable back to me — and what was the lesson? 3️⃣ Where did I let myself be fully seen?Chapters: 0:00 Welcome & M&M’s (sponsor still pending 😄) 3:15 Masks in business — “everything’s fine” culture 9:40 Mirrors & the law of reflection 14:20 4,628 human traits — what they reveal 22:10 How we project, disown, and overcompensate 31:00 Authenticity vs perception — being “too real” 39:25 Texts, tone, and hidden vulnerability 49:00 Society’s noise and the fear of being seen 58:00 The power of stillness & self-reflection 1:04:10 “Get comfortable doing nothing”If this resonated:Subscribe for real conversations about business, mindset & meaningComment: What mask do you wear most often—and what might it be hiding?Share with someone who looks “fine” but might need this reminderNew episodes drop weekly – so make sure to follow or subscribe to stay up to date. Got thoughts, questions, or a topic you'd love us to explore? We'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at: [email protected] Paul Davis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldavisdublin/ Andrew Rhatigan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewrhatigan/

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