How to Escape Competition Through Authenticity

No advice is more confusing than just be yourself. Who else would we be? It's like teaching someone how to ride a bike and then telling them, you know, just don't fall. I think it's rooted in self love saying you are enough. But still, how do you get to your unique way of thinking or doing things? Is it by copying others when you start learning the rules and then breaking them,. practicing as much self awareness as possible to see what works best for you?