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Ryan A. Bush, author of Designing the Mind, discusses his approach to self-improvement and the influence of Stoicism. They explore breaking the cycle of rumination and worry, recognizing core values and virtues for self-worth, and the role of metacognition in repairing the mind. They also introduce his new book, Become Who You Are, focusing on a new theory of well-being and the interconnection of self-worth, depression, and virtues.
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- Psychitecture applies an engineering-oriented approach to reprogram the mind by integrating Stoicism, Buddhism, and modern psychology.
- Breaking cyclical patterns of rumination and worry is crucial for mental health; methods like embracing worry thoughts and scheduling appointments with worries can help develop healthier thought patterns.
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The Practice of Psychitecture and Designing the Mind
The guest, Ryan Abush, discusses his book 'Designing the Mind' and his organization centered around the practice of Psychitecture. Psychitecture involves studying various sources such as Stoicism, Buddhism, and modern psychology to create a modern systems framework for understanding and reprogramming the mind. It applies an analytical and engineering-oriented approach to finding creative solutions for mental challenges and negative emotions. Abush emphasizes the importance of understanding how our thoughts influence our emotions and offers methods for reprogramming the mind.
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