I believe that the answer to this lies in the realm of relevance. My question would be this: "How important is your transparency to the situation at hand?" I think we've all suffered from TMI (too much information) moments, wherein someone may have been selling us on an idea and then took a turn toward TMI and lost credibility. Adversely, often in an attempt to cover (or not be too transparent), vital and relevant information is omitted from a necessary situation. The result? Well, you look like a liar or a hypocrite.
The key is to find a balance between the two. Do you remember that old Jim Carrey movie, "Liar Liar"? Yes, it was hiliarious, but I always wondered: Why did he have to tell EVERYTHING? He could have kept his mouth closed in some instances and still not been a liar. Not great for movie ratings, of course, but hopefully you understand my point. Ultimately, I believe that a life of transparency must walk hand in hand with a life of wisdom in order to achieve success. You can't deny who you are, and you shouldn't have to. But who you are in all your fullness at home may not translate well to who you should be at work. Your understanding of this difference could have major affects on your "success life".
What do you think?
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