My percieved self and presenting self do have similarities and differences. I percieve myself as rather funny and outgoing and I like to present myself as such. Another perception I have of myself is that I care a lot about those closest to me. I know for a fact that this shows when I present myself. The only difference there is between my percieved and presenting self is that I percieve myself as someone who cares a lot about life and succeeding, but I think that I don't always present myself as such.
It is very important to be the same person no matter where you happen to be. When think about how I am in public I actually do act a bit differently. It all depends on who I am with when I am in public. I act differently when I'm with my friends compared to if I'm helping my Grandma grocery shop.
Do you think its important to act the same wherever you happen to be at the moment?
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Our behaviors change depending on context and setting. Sometimes it is INTEGRAL to our success to be different from our perceived self. For example, a job interview or a business presentation in front of your boss/executives. It seems like the more formal or easy going I'm expected to be, the more off base my presenting self is to my perceived self. (I generally hover towards the middle of the spectrum.) Contrary to what you said about always succeeding and you don't always show yourself as such, I disagree. I think you come off as someone who is very committed to excellency in your life. (Your presentations are pretty good.)
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