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Dr. Michael Gervais on Not Caring What People Think and the Future of Stoicism (Pt 1)

The Daily Stoic

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The Imaginary Audience and the Fear of Rejection

This chapter discusses the concept of the 'imaginary audience' in the age of social media and how the fear of rejection is deeply ingrained in our ancient brain. The speakers explore the struggle between seeking approval and creating for oneself in creative endeavors, and they emphasize the need to prioritize personal values over external validation.

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