Imagine this moment: you walk into a dealership after weeks—maybe months—of imagining yourself behind the wheel of a certain car. You’ve seen it on the road more often lately, almost as if the universe is conspiring to place it in your path. You circle it slowly, inspecting the curves, the shine, the way the light bends across its surface. You open the door, step inside, and let your eyes wander across the interior with the same careful attention. Finally, you settle into the driver’s seat, hand resting on the wheel. And then, almost involuntarily, your mind and mouth agree on two words:

“That’s me.”

But pause here. Why those words? Why not simply, “This is the car I want”?

Because this car is more than a vehicle. It is a reflection. Its style, its color, its design—these are not just features. They are signals. They mirror your self-concept, your beliefs, your image, the person you want to communicate to the world. In choosing this car, you are not merely selecting transportation; you are declaring identity. You are saying to others, “This is who I am. This is how I want to be seen.”

The Intentional and the Unintentional

Here’s the deeper truth: in life, we are constantly saying “That’s me.” Sometimes intentionally—through choices like the car we drive, the clothes we wear, the words we speak. But often, unintentionally—through habits, attitudes, and behaviors we may not even notice.

Every action, every word, every silence communicates something. And while you may intend to project confidence, kindness, or integrity, others may see impatience, indifference, or inconsistency. The gap between intention and perception is where misalignment lives.

Why Feedback Matters

This is why feedback and accountability are not optional—they are essential. Just as a mirror helps you adjust your appearance before stepping out the door, feedback helps you adjust your actions before they become your reputation. Accountability ensures that what you intend to communicate is what others actually receive.

Without feedback, you risk living in a self-made illusion, believing your “That’s me” moments are aligned when in reality they may be sending a different message. With feedback, you gain clarity. With accountability, you gain alignment.

The Call to Action

So here’s the challenge:

• Seek mirrors. Invite trusted voices to reflect back what they see in your words and deeds.
• Listen deeply. Resist defensiveness; feedback is not an attack but a gift.
• Adjust intentionally. Align your actions with your values so that when you say “That’s me,” it rings true both inside and outside.

The car in the dealership is a metaphor. Life is the real showroom. Every choice you make is a model on display. And when others look at your life, your words, your deeds, they too are asking: “Is that really you?”

Make sure the answer is yes.

“As he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” – Proverbs 23:7 (KJV)