Everyday Better with Leah Smart Why Learning To Disappoint People Is the Key to an Authentic Life
Aug 19, 2025
Amber Rae, a writer and best-selling author, shares her journey from a seemingly perfect life to embracing authenticity. She discusses how living for others' expectations led to her disconnection and the pivotal moment she decided to dismantle that facade. Rae emphasizes the importance of learning to disappoint others as a key skill for personal growth. She shares personal anecdotes on self-discovery, setting boundaries, and the transformative power of prioritizing one's true desires over societal pressures.
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Waking Up To Hidden Misalignment
- Amber Rae realized her outwardly perfect life hid deep misalignment and emotional disconnection.
- That waking moment revealed her life had been built around others' expectations, not her truth.
The Moment That Broke The Spell
- Amber described a moment in Mexico when she met someone and felt an immediate, undeniable connection that woke her up.
- That encounter made her see her marriage as a friendship lacking intimacy and started her honest conversations.
Name Your Staying Or Leaving Pattern
- Identify whether you overstay or leave too quickly and be honest about your pattern.
- If you overstay, begin using your voice to speak truth and have the hard conversations.
