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Performative authenticity is tied to economic success and social prestige, which means that your specialness has to be performed. In order for people to distinguish themselves, they must seek attention and visibility, and positively affect others with their self-representations.

Mentally strong people can tolerate being alone and they don’t fear silence. They aren’t afraid to be alone with their thoughts and they can use downtime to be productive.

They enjoy their own company and aren’t dependent on others for companionship and entertainment all the time .

We think of people as authentic when they’re being themselves, consistent with their own personality and without pretence or pretending.

And when they’re being reliable and trustworthy, generally resistant to the whims of the moment or the emotional approval of the crow...