Every industry has its myths—stories insiders repeat until they sound like truth. But behind the slogans and the spin are unspoken (and sometimes unnoticed) realities – we asked some of the wisest folks we know to share what lies they’ve noticed in their industries.
Christy Cashman
“If you’re talented, you will get discovered quickly.” I used to believe that. I thought once I had the “right” idea, the “right” script, people would see it and the doors would open. But the truth is: you might wait, you might fail, you might be invisible for years. I’ve learned that being visible means showing up, day after day, when no one is watching. Read more>>
Adrian Paul
One of the biggest lies our industry tells itself is that it’s all easy, that success just happens overnight, or that beauty brands magically take off. The truth is, it takes a lot of hard work, long hours, and constant learning behind the scenes. Read more>>
Reese Sabatini-Blake
Pop psychology has clouded mental health and holistic mental health a lot. Currently the term holistic itself is being misunderstood as synonymous for natural when in reality it’s all encompassing and enables us to analyze and dissect every contributing factor that could contribute to someone’s current state or situation. Read more>>
Brittiney Moore
I think one of the biggest lies the culinary industry tells itself is that success only comes through constant grind and burnout. That to be great, you have to sacrifice your peace. I used to believe that too. But I’ve learned that creativity doesn’t thrive in exhaustion; it thrives in balance. Read more>>
Leslie M. Martino
I work in the field of education. One of the biggest lies education tells itself is that learning can and should be standardized. We measure progress by how quickly students move through material, how closely they conform to expectations, and how well they perform on assessments designed for comparison rather than understanding. Yet, true learning has never been about speed or sameness. Read more>>
C. Scott Stephens
One of the biggest lies our industry tells itself is that bigger is always better—that growth, reach, and numbers matter more than connection. In media, branding, and lifestyle marketing, there’s this constant pressure to scale fast and appeal to everyone. But in chasing that, so many brands lose the very soul that made people care in the first place. Read more>>
Jessica Anne Renfeldt
One of the biggest lies in the life coaching industry is that mindset alone can change everything. Don’t get me wrong—your thoughts are powerful, and mindset work can shift your perspective in meaningful ways. But without addressing the energy behind those thoughts—the emotional and physical regulation that allows your body to believe what your mind is saying—change doesn’t last. Read more>>
Alyssa Cassese
I remember being told, especially in my college theatre program, that it’s vital to be a kind and humble performer, because the only people who consistently work in the industry are those who are a joy to work with. Read more>>
Justin Johnson
That anyone could be an artist. These type of folks need to stop telling people who have no real knack or care for the craft that they are artists too. Look sometimes I’m in my kitchen hungry and don’t feel like going out or ordering in food. I’ve made some magical meals with the bare minimum. Read more>>
