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Why Black Excellence Shouldn’t Be Based on Proving Them Wrong

We were told that being 'twice as good' was our ticket to the table. We weren't told that the ticket comes with a recurring tax on our mental health and a requirement to struggle in silence. It’s time to renegotiate the terms of Black Excellence. For generations, the "Hidden Advantage" for Black professionals was thought of as being "twice as good." We were told that through flawless performance and undeniable competency, we could dispel stereotypes and earn our place. But what happens when that drive to "prove them wrong" becomes the very thing that destroys our peace? The Identity Tax: Understanding that tying our worth to our output is a losing game that steals our peace. The Flawlessness Myth: Avoiding the trap of isolating ourselves in our hardest moments to maintain the image of strength. The Strategic Shift: Moving from "performing" to "being" as the ultimate hidden advantage. True excellence doesn't require perfect performance. It requires authentic being. Key Timestamps: 0:30 – Basing Self-Worth on Achievements: The burden of "proving them wrong". 1:35 – Battling and Healing in Isolation: The "Performance Tax" on Black mental health. 🚀 Stop Performing. Start Leading: If you're tired of carrying the weight of "proving them wrong" and ready for the peace and abundance of being your true and highest self, subscribe to Your Hidden Advantage. 👇 The Advisor’s Question: What would you stop doing today if you knew you already had a seat at the table? More on Donita Frink: Donita Frink, LCSW, CEAP, is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) leader and workplace well-being expert with over 20 years of experience as a social worker, including more than a dozen years specializing in employee assistance. Originally from the Carolinas, her career includes work in child welfare, HIV/AIDS research, and inpatient psychiatric care, providing her with a deep understanding of human resilience. Today, she works for a national healthcare solutions company that delivers mental health services to millions across the U.S., where she helps organizations and individuals cultivate emotional intelligence, balance, and purpose-driven habits. Married to her college sweetheart since 2005, Donita is a proud mom to 14-year-old twin boys. She is passionate about creating workplaces where people thrive and is committed to leaving a lasting impact for the next generation at a time when resilience and purpose matter most. #BlackExcellence #YourHiddenAdvantage #ProfessionalDevelopment #CorporateBurnout #IdentityPolitics #StrategicLeadership #MentalHealthMatters #BlackInCorporate