Have you ever considered that our bodies are like bottles of wine, and our souls, the exquisite wine within? 🍷
Imagine, every person you meet is a unique blend, a distinct vintage shaped by experiences and beliefs, much like the wine that ages and develops character within its bottle.
Just as a connoisseur selects a wine based on its label, we often form our first impressions of people based on their external appearance and presentation - the 'label' they choose to display to the world. This label, in essence, is a personal brand, a critical linkage between the bottle (body) and the wine (soul) within.
Personal branding is more than just a facade; it's a reflection of who we are at our core, much like how a wine label hints at the character of the wine inside. It's about aligning the external perception with the internal reality, ensuring that the label accurately represents the quality and essence of the wine.
But remember, while the label might draw us in, it's the wine itself that leaves a lasting impression. Similarly, beyond our physical appearance and initial impressions, it's our soul, our values, and our actions that truly define us. They are what makes others want to 'savor' our company again and again.
For me, my joy, happiness, and success as I define it for myself arrived when my label aligned with my soul through the introspection and discovery of my soul and the WHY of my life contained within it. With my lack of self-esteem as a young adult, I created my label to be attractive to others for validation purposes, however, people had a different experience with me than what the label presented. It wasn’t until I did the deep dive to understand the richness of my soul that I got alignment between my wine and my label building a true brand of who I am.
So, ask yourself, does your 'label' genuinely reflect the depth and richness of your soul? Are you presenting a brand that resonates with your true self? After all, the most memorable wines are those where the label and the wine inside are in perfect harmony, creating an experience that is both authentic and unforgettable.
Let's strive to be like those remarkable bottles of wine, where our personal brand is a true representation of the exceptional souls we carry within us. If your soul was a bottle of wine, what variety of wine would you be?
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💻📱 Product Design Lead | Product Consultant | Mentor
2moInformation product sellers are the best at this. There's no "logical" reason for an infinitely scalable digital product to be $2k, as the reproduction cost is zero. But value is subjective, and perceived value is king. People don't want something perceived as cheap, and it'll go to waste and rot in the bin if the price and low and signals it's not valuable.