Why “What do you want to be known for?” changes everything

By Katrina VanHorn
Why “What do you want to be known for?” changes everything

Most of us post backwards. We chase the trends, copy what’s getting likes, and then wonder why our page feels all over the place.

But when you stop and ask yourself, “What do I actually want to be known for?” - whew, the game changes.

That question is clarity on steroids. It cuts the fluff and forces you to show up with purpose. Suddenly your posts stop sounding random and start sounding like YOU.

And here’s the thing: when you’re clear, your people feel it. You don’t shrink, you don’t second-guess, and you don’t blend in with everybody else.

You step in the room with brand confidence that says, “I know exactly why I’m here.”

That’s the power of this exercise. It’s not just branding—it’s ownership. And once you own it, your audience has no choice but to respect it and respond.