Here's How Shamelessness Crosses the Line

Okay, you all know what I'm talking about. Charlie Sheen. Paris Hilton. That family member who thinks he's funny, but every time you see him, you want to walk in the other direction and get impressionable people out of his line of sight. Yes, people can take being shameless too far. It's folks like these who give being shameless a bad name.

For some reason, the dictionary uses both "bold" and "unprincipled" as synonyms for "shameless". Since when is being bold the same as being unprincipled?

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Lady Gaga performing on the Fame Ball tour

It is possible to be bold while maintaining your principles. While we're on the subject of celebrities, take a look at Lady Gaga. Here is a woman who had a troubled past, yet cleaned up her act to make the use of her greatest assets: musical talent and creativity. She studied performers of the past before creating the persona that has captured the attention of a generation. She took the "bold" side of shamelessness to revolutionize pop music in the same way that Madonna and Cher did the same for their generations and Dolly Parton and Ray Charles did for their genres.

"Nuns ran my school, so I was suppressing this part of myself for a long time. It wasn't until later that I realised my true passion was music, art and performance." Lady Gaga

Don't confuse unprincipled, thoughtless, brash, abrasive actions by people disconnected from real life as the norm for shamelessness. Stick to your values, be authentic in every action, and boldly face each day with intent and power. Teach your children the difference between stepping up and stepping out of line. That way, you can be shameless without being confused about the positive impact you're making on the world.

How can you be Shameless in a bold, positive way?

Living a Shameless life that is rooted in authenticity and power takes self awareness and an openness to learning who you truly are. If you're ready to overcome intimidation, silence the excuses, and cease freezing up in the face of fear, call (206-782-4040) or Skype (tracy.corley) me for a No B.S. 30-minute initial consult.  

Be done with yer whining. Let the Shamelessness begin!