We're all storytellers.

Not just in the obvious ways—like writing, journaling, or posting to social media—but deep down, in the way we explain ourselves to ourselves. Every day, we narrate the meaning behind our experiences:

"She didn't text back. I must've said something stupid." "I wasn't picked for that role. I guess I'm just not leadership material." "People say I'm intimidating, but they're probably just not confident enough to handle me."

These internal scripts become the lens through which we view ourselves, our relationships, and our potential. And while sometimes they're true, other times... they're far from it.

Because here's the truth: When we don't get real, honest feedback from others, we fill in the blanks ourselves—and often, we get it wrong.

The Silent Gaps

Friends don't want to hurt your feelings. Teammates don't want to cause friction. Professors and coaches are stretched thin. And your peers might assume you already know the areas where you struggle—or shine.

So instead of hearing the truth, we're left in silence. And silence is fertile ground for distortion. In that quiet, we start making assumptions:

• We overestimate our weaknesses.

• We underestimate our strengths.

• We project insecurities that aren't even on other people's radar.

• Or worse, we coast in patterns that are holding us back—simply because no one has pointed them out.

The Power of Real Feedback

This is where courage comes in. It takes guts to ask people, "What do you really think it's like to work with me? Learn from me? Be led by me? Be my friend?"

But when you do, something shifts. You replace the noise of assumption with the clarity of truth.

Feedback—even when it stings—is one of the greatest acts of service someone can give you. And seeking it out? That's one of the greatest acts of self-respect you can give yourself.

Why It Serves You So Much Better

When you invite honest feedback:

• You discover hidden strengths you've been overlooking.

• You uncover blind spots before they become roadblocks.

• You learn how you actually show up in the world—not just how you think you do.

• You stop guessing. And start growing.

It's not always comfortable. But growth rarely is.

You Deserve the Truth

You deserve to know where you shine. You deserve to know what's getting in your way. You deserve feedback that empowers—not defines—you.

That's what InnerVue is all about. Giving you a structured, safe, and powerful way to hear the truth from the people who know you best—so you can write a new story. One grounded not in assumption or fear, but in clarity, courage, and transformation.

Because the truth? It sets you free. But first—it makes you stronger.