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Lately, LinkedIn has turned into a wish list for some people rather than a reflection of their real careers. Many professionals who have not yet grown in their current roles give themselves titles that are far from reality, as if a single word could shortcut years of work and learning. This is not only naïve but also unprofessional. Professional credibility is not built by words; it is built by performance. When your title is bigger than your reality, the trust of others becomes smaller. LinkedIn is not a place for wishful thinking; it is a place to show who you truly are, not who you want others to believe you are.