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The Negative Effects of Comparison and Insufficiency
26:12 - 37:03 (10:51)
When we constantly compare ourselves with others in terms of status and achievements, we may feel inadequate and insufficient, especially when praise and acceptance have been conditioned only to achievement. As a result, we may develop negative emotions such as envy and greed.
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Neuroscientist Ian McGillchrist highlights the importance of switching off your prefrontal cortex for creativity by allowing natural, effortless and graceful pursuit of your choice.
26:12 - 30:45 (04:33)
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Neuroscientist Ian McGillchrist highlights the importance of switching off your prefrontal cortex for creativity by allowing natural, effortless and graceful pursuit of your choice. Breaking rules is only possible once you've learned them.
ChapterThe Negative Effects of Comparison and Insufficiency
Episode#589 - 14 Lessons from 5 Years Of Modern Wisdom
PodcastModern Wisdom
The stage after accumulating experience but before relying on your gut is the chasm of cognitive effort.
30:45 - 32:18 (01:32)
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The stage after accumulating experience but before relying on your gut is the chasm of cognitive effort. The Confucian concept of wu-wei, or natural action, suggests that the next stage of development may not require more effort but more ease.
ChapterThe Negative Effects of Comparison and Insufficiency
Episode#589 - 14 Lessons from 5 Years Of Modern Wisdom
PodcastModern Wisdom
In today's highly connected world, the feeling of insufficiency can arise due to the constant comparisons we make with others, leading to an endless cycle of competition and never feeling like we're enough.
32:18 - 35:35 (03:17)
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In today's highly connected world, the feeling of insufficiency can arise due to the constant comparisons we make with others, leading to an endless cycle of competition and never feeling like we're enough. However, by letting go of this ancient programming and finding more ease, we can navigate the challenges that come with living our lives through comparison.
ChapterThe Negative Effects of Comparison and Insufficiency
Episode#589 - 14 Lessons from 5 Years Of Modern Wisdom
PodcastModern Wisdom
In this podcast, the speaker shares a story about the Mr. Olympia competition to address the problem of using external metrics to evaluate one's self-worth.
35:35 - 37:03 (01:28)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker shares a story about the Mr. Olympia competition to address the problem of using external metrics to evaluate one's self-worth. He argues that relying on external measures of success will inevitably lead to problems and suggests focusing on intrinsic motivation instead.