At the outset, let me clarify that wearing-different-hats (WDH) is not the same as having multiple personality disorder. The former refers to the ability to strategically, consciously and intentionally take up distinct and different roles as needed. The latter one is a mental illness in the form of personality disorder that a single person unconsciously and uncontrollably switches between different personalities.
As a self-published author, I am presented with a great opportunity to improve my skill of wearing –different-hats (WDH). When I have the entrepreneur hat on, I need to sell as many books as possible, at times may be a bit of “in your face” hard-selling. Putting my normal Raymond hat back on, I remain the fun-seeking and somewhat eccentric person as I always am. It will not (I repeat) affect our friendship if you purchase my book or not (of course, the entrepreneur me prefers the former choice).
This is such an interesting subject and I will devote a few more blogs on it.
