STAND OUT!

STAND OUT! you’re not small or invisible, trust me—I’m talking from my own experience.

You don’t need other people to tell you you’re good enough. You need to believe your own story. I used to chase approval—likes, compliments, someone saying “well done” just so I could feel seen.

In busy teams, it’s easy to feel invisible unless someone points at you. But that’s not where your worth lives. I had to let go of the version of me who kept quiet, who held back, who waited for permission. I didn’t destroy her—I just stopped letting her lead. That’s when I became who I am now: someone who speaks clearly, shows up fully, and builds without asking for applause. It takes courage to stand out, and it takes real strength to let your playful, curious side show. That’s where your power is—not in being perfect, but in being real.

Stop doubting yourself for knowing “just enough.” Very often, “just enough” is already far more than most. You’re lean, flexible, and you move faster than the bloated ones (that is our hope, of course—if you’re not, then start) who’ve stacked certifications but lost their instinct. (They’ve got diplomas, you’ve got direction.)

As Bruce Lee once said: “Adapt what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is specifically your own.”

Be unique

your uniqueness is your weapon—use it!

Your uniqueness isn’t a liability; it’s your spear. Use it well, and you will hit the target when you decide. Therefore, take your time and work on your CV. Even what you consider “just a little” experience can project you to the place you want to be. Follow your instinct. And for goodness’ sake—stop copy-pasting the same lines you’ve read a thousand times on other CVs. Be authentic, be you, and just wait. (Yes, even if it feels like shouting into the void—someone’s listening.)

Action point: Audit your CV today. Remove every cliché and add your story, your adventure (not Tintin's adventure, of course😄, but the companies, clients you worked with—by all means, don't use someone else’s words or copy-paste ChatGPT. It's your help, but don't trust it too much, as it will bring you the same story Paul and Jacq are using on their CV).

Here comes the application momentum

Who really reads the job description before clicking Apply?

Too many people hit the button without asking themselves the right questions.

Our truly advice—ask yourself before hitting the “apply” button following questions:

- Am I truly capable?

- Am I qualified? (did I do this before, or is my study even close to what’s required?)

- Will I be happy doing this job?

- Am I excited by the mission, or only by the money?

Etc., etc.—every smart question matters since you're smart and selling your services. (And no, “I’ll figure it out later” isn’t a strategy.)

Let’s be real. As we always say:

“Don’t chase what you can gain. Chase what you can offer.”

If in your contemplation you feel a storm of “but”… don’t apply. If you feel excited and can see yourself doing the job, then go ahead and hit the button. Otherwise, step aside and let someone else own it.

Think of the posted job as a love letter. Remember how you once read that letter again and again, holding it to your heart? (Well… today it’s probably an SMS or email, but the feeling still counts. 😄) Reading a job post requires the same devotion, excitement. Visualise yourself happy doing it. Do you see the picture? 😄

If you understand what the hiring person really needs, and you feel alive with excitement—that’s your job. But if you’re desperate just to have “a job,” it’s a no. Because desperation creates stress, frustration, and eventually dismissal.

Action point: Next time you see a job post, read it three times before applying. By the third read, you’ll know if it’s yours or not!

stop blending in

Dump that half-built portfolio. Scrap the copy-paste CV you’ve been throwing at every post. Stop watching others and measuring your worth against them. (Comparison is a thief with a LinkedIn account.)

Your goal is not to mimic. Your goal is to show your capabilities, to sell your skills—yes, sell them. (We all do, darling. And don’t apologise for it.)

As Oscar Wilde said: “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”

visibility isn’t free

You’re an entrepreneur. You want your service to be compensated, right? Then don’t complain about the platforms that give you a stage—pay your seat, invest in your visibility, and own it.

Visibility isn’t free. It’s built, maintained, and protected. You’re not just given a platform—you’re handed a stage. So stand on it. Speak from it. And stop expecting applause before you’ve shown up. (Even Beyoncé rehearses.)

Action point: Choose one thing this week that will make you visible (update your profile, post a project, publish a thought).

VirtualMasst is going to be your stage—own it

If you’re ready to stop hiding behind “maybe later,” then it’s time.

Stand up. Sign up.

Show what you know.

Stand out.

Let the world see your entrepreneurial child step forward.