Ego, Numbers and the Danger of Metrics

Dave Hughes has a complicated relationship with his ego.

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Performing in prestigious venues around the world, Dave Hughes has solidified himself as one of Australia’s comedy icons, but the journey was (and still is) far from easy.

Joining us in the studio today, Dave vulnerably shares how the burden of feeling unworthy affected his ability to give and receive love.

Dave chats to Ryan about how much he has struggled with comparison, both with others, and the success of his past self, and the role that ego plays in never being able to turn down an opportunity.

Hughesy, thank you so much for joining us.

0:00 – Ryan got papped, Hugh got crumpets
7:19 – The failures that lead to success
17:12 – A feeling of general greatness
21:06 – Reckoning with comparison
30:18 – The joy is in the giving
36:03 – Walking the family / work tightrope
41:07 – Humour as a way in
47:56 – You had me at IMAX helmet
56:00 – Ego doesn’t let you enjoy the moment
1:08:10 – Five strategies to let go of ego

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• Kate Langbroek - Love Story - https://bit.ly/44OH66q
• Dr Emily - Other People Matter - https://bit.ly/3MqGNZj
• Pat Cummins - Love, Loss & Life - https://bit.ly/3MtSgqX
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📖 Things to read

• A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle - https://bit.ly/4rPfS9B

💻Things to look up

• Oprah’s series with Eckhart Tolle - https://bit.ly/48vfOo6

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