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Ryan Holiday x Dr. Michael Gervais: The First Rule of Mastery, Stoicism, and Identity (from The Daily Stoic)
Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
The Dangers of Fopo and Seeking Validation
This chapter examines the concept of Fopo (fear of what other people think) and discusses the dangers of attaching one's identity to external validation. It emphasizes the importance of self-assessment and maintaining a sense of self, regardless of others' opinions. The chapter also explores the idea of developing individualistic standards for success and highlights how highly successful people have their own internal metrics for measuring success.
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