Chapter
The Importance of Anchors
1:21:08 - 1:28:57 (07:49)
Former Surgeon General of the United States, Vivek Murthy, stresses the significance of anchors - people or things that keep us grounded in times of anxiety and worry. These can be friends or family and are essential to stay connected to.
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The host discusses the importance of having anchors, the people who ground and tether us through tumultuous experiences, in order to stay connected to who we are and not get lost in moments of anxiety, worry, and hopelessness.
1:21:08 - 1:25:43 (04:35)
Summary
The host discusses the importance of having anchors, the people who ground and tether us through tumultuous experiences, in order to stay connected to who we are and not get lost in moments of anxiety, worry, and hopelessness. These anchors are the relationships and people in our life who know us best and can remind us of who we are when we forget.
ChapterThe Importance of Anchors
Episode#417: Dr. Vivek Murthy — Former Surgeon General on Combatting COVID-19, Loneliness, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Former Surgeon General of the United States, Vivek Murthy, discusses the challenge of separating personal identity from professional identity and the mental toll it can take.
1:25:43 - 1:28:57 (03:13)
Summary
Former Surgeon General of the United States, Vivek Murthy, discusses the challenge of separating personal identity from professional identity and the mental toll it can take. Murthy also reflects on the difficulties of transitioning out of a powerful position and feelings of imposter syndrome that can arise in post-tenure life.