Essence and Change
Maya explores the concept of essentialism and how the belief in immutable personal qualities can lead to feelings of shame. She emphasizes that instead of viewing ourselves through a fixed lens, we should adopt a more flexible understanding of our identities, which can foster a growth mindset. This shift allows for self-improvement without the burden of harsh self-judgment.In this clip
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Dr. Maya Shankar: How to Shape Your Identity & Goals | Huberman Lab Podcast
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Is the problem that we tie too much of our self-worth to aspects of our identity, such that when we lose them, we experience identity paralysis, as discussed in the episode Dr. Maya Shankar: How to Shape Your Identity & Goals | Huberman Lab Podcast and the clip Awe and Identity?
How important is it to change one's identity when changing aspects of one's life, as discussed in the Huberman Lab Podcast episode "Dr. Maya Shankar: How to Shape Your Identity & Goals" and the clip "Embracing Change"?
How important is it to change one's identity when changing aspects of one's life, as discussed in the Huberman Lab Podcast episode with Dr. Maya Shankar and the clip "Embracing Change"?