The chapter emphasizes the importance of having multiple sources of identity and meaning in order to navigate life's changes. It discusses the experience of a world-class speed skater who realized that fear was hindering his performance and took a weekend off to reconnect with friends, pursue hobbies, and diversify his identity.
We go through at least thirty-six major changes in the course of our adulthoods. And yet adapting to those changes is really, really hard. Why is that? Health and science writer Brad Stulberg says it's because our model for change is broken. Luckily, he's here to fix it.
Guest: Brad Stulberg
Book: "Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You"
Host: Caleb Bissinger