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"Why Do We Teach Girls It's Cute To Be Scared?"
The author questions why girls are conditioned from a young age to be fearful, and how this manifests in their decision-making abilities as women. She argues that courage is a skill that needs to be practiced and that outdoor activities and sports can be helpful in developing it.
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The author recounts her personal experiences with gender conditioning and argues that girls are taught to be fearful and deferential, hindering their decision-making abilities.
58:23 - 1:02:11 (03:48)
Summary
The author recounts her personal experiences with gender conditioning and argues that girls are taught to be fearful and deferential, hindering their decision-making abilities.
Chapter"Why Do We Teach Girls It's Cute To Be Scared?"
Episode#151: How to Overcome Fear - Lessons from Firefighter and Luger, Caroline Paul
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Women are often cautioned and discouraged from taking risks from an early age, while boys are encouraged to take risks and be independent.
1:02:12 - 1:03:58 (01:46)
Summary
Women are often cautioned and discouraged from taking risks from an early age, while boys are encouraged to take risks and be independent. This parenting style can lead to a fear-based mentality in women, affecting their behavior in the workplace and relationships.
Chapter"Why Do We Teach Girls It's Cute To Be Scared?"
Episode#151: How to Overcome Fear - Lessons from Firefighter and Luger, Caroline Paul
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The ability to face fear and exhibit bravery is a skill that needs to be practiced over time.
1:03:58 - 1:07:13 (03:15)
Summary
The ability to face fear and exhibit bravery is a skill that needs to be practiced over time. Outdoor activities and sports can play a significant role in building up immunity to fear through small doses of constant fear exposure, leading to desensitization to worst-case scenarios.