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Upbuilding The Self

Detangling Self-Worth from Achievement

Oct 20, 2021
The podcast discusses the strong influence of successes and failures on self-worth, the difference between ego and true self, limitations of chasing self-worth for motivation, detangling self-worth from achievements, and the importance of balancing ego fulfillment with long-term growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Detangling self-worth from external achievements is crucial for inner fulfillment.
  • Building a healthy ego is a necessary step towards connecting with the true self.

Deep dives

Understanding Self-Worth vs. Achievement

The intense link between self-worth and achievement is explored, highlighting how self-esteem and self-worth differ. Self-worth is portrayed as larger than self-esteem, showing how external validation impacts one's sense of worth. Armor is described as a common defense mechanism to protect self-worth, leading to emotional detachment and loneliness.

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