It’s natural to construct shiny, polished windows into our lives, to cover the cracks and caulk up the faults. And we’ve truly entertained and impressed one another, I’m sure. But at some point, the appeal of that smiling veneer starts to cheapen. The quippy sunshine, the meticulous personal branding, the glowing breakfast reviews—they have to be balanced with something real and substantial.
—Adam W. King
