HealthyGamerGG Why Shame Is The Key To A Better Life
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Nov 22, 2023 Exploring the value of shame, the podcast discusses how shame can motivate personal growth, impact learning, and drive individuals to confront and learn from mistakes. It highlights the importance of shame in inducing the right behavior and explores practical ways to harness shame for personal growth and achieving goals.
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Shame Drives Personal Growth
- Shame is a crucial emotion evolved to drive personal growth by motivating us to improve.
- Modern society struggles as people often avoid shame instead of using it to grow.
Dark Souls as Life Metaphor
- Dr. K struggled at Dark Souls and got told simply to 'get good' as help.
- This mirrors real life where we must face our weaknesses and improve with persistence.
Evolutionary Role of Shame
- Shame evolved in tribal societies to encourage individuals to fix detrimental behaviors.
- Avoiding shame was impossible, so it forced skill improvement or social behavior changes.