In our efforts to reach others, one of the most important things we can be is honest about who we are, or genuine with others about our lives. Meaning, even though there might be a temptation to embellish and exaggerate certain things about our story out of pride or fear, or to eliminate or exclude certain things for the same reasons, we shouldn’t. However, when we learn to embrace who we are, including our past failures and current struggles, it creates an authenticity in us that is critical to reaching others.