In your TED Talk, you walk through a character named Reggie and how the messages that he receives around him really influence not just who he is in the moment, but who he might eventually become. We find it's important to start at middle school when some of these ideas about who you might be in the future are becoming moremeaningfully developed. And then as you move on, there are different types of information, types of messages, types of supports that spark alive or help it to shift in ways that feel open rather than closed off.
Uncover a transformative conversation with Mesmin Destin, an award-winning researcher and professor. Of Haitian descent, Destin's journey from his modest beginnings in Nebraska to being honored by the American Psychological Association is a testament to resilience and exploration.
🔹 Delve into the intriguing concept of "future identity" - the dynamic mental blueprints of our potential selves that can shape our motivations, behaviors, and success trajectories.
🔹 Destin's research reveals how interactions, environments, and pivotal moments in our lives can either nourish or hinder the formation of our future identity.
🔹 Revisit the dreams of your youth and learn how to awaken your latent talents, as we discuss how to cultivate the right circumstances and relationships to rediscover your hidden genius.
Let Mesmin Destin guide you on a journey to rediscover your true potential, today on our podcast. Let's unlock the power of future identity together.
You can find Mesmin at: Website | TEDxChicago Talk | Episode Transcript
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