The document discusses building a personal brand through 4 steps: 1) Determine your appeal by listing descriptive words for your personality and qualities. 2) Determine your description by developing a descriptive modifier. 3) Determine your function by writing what you do or will do in your career. 4) Put it all together into a short phrase or sentence no more than 5 words that combines the previous lists. Developing a personal brand enhances self-awareness, narrows goals, helps one stand out, and breathes new life into career documents like resumes and LinkedIn profiles.