In this chaotic world we get conflicting information every day. Who should we trust? How do we discern whether someone is telling us the truth or not? You have “an onboard BS meter” that recognizes congruence and authenticity. Since a picture is worth a thousand words, here is an amazing example of the difference between congruence and incongruence:
Congruence and Authenticity: Truth Your Gut
You pick up information from someone’s behavior all the time. That is how you know someone is genuine or an imposter. So, trust your gut. Stop ignoring that squirmy feeling in your tummy that is telling you someone is incongruent. It doesn’t matter whether the presenter tells you something you want to hear. What matters is, “Do they walk their talk?” “Do you feel better or worse for following this person?” “Can you be, do, and have more while listening to their suggestions?” “What’s your gut reaction to observing their behavior?”