UnF*ck Your Brain: Feminist Self-Help for Everyone 459. Coaching Hotline: When to Accept Reality & How to Handle Jealousy in Polyamory
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Jan 20, 2026 Explore the fine line between pursuing bold goals and accepting reality. The discussion dives into emotional resistance and how it can hinder progress. Real-world examples, from breakthroughs like the four-minute mile to challenges like Theranos, highlight the importance of examining your motivations. The conversation then shifts to jealousy in polyamory, revealing how thoughts shape physical sensations. Practical advice encourages identifying feelings and thoughts in advance to navigate emotional moments with ease.
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Resistance Undermines Progress
- Emotional resistance to reality makes achieving goals harder, not easier.
- Fighting reality burns you out and reduces what you can accomplish.
The Four-Minute Mile Example
- Kara recounts the four-minute mile myth to show perceived biological limits can change.
- Someone eventually broke the barrier, proving assumed limits aren't always fixed.
Question Your Why Before Pushing Limits
- Ask yourself why you pursue a goal before forcing your body to conform.
- Stop trying to sleep four hours a night if your body clearly shows it needs more rest.
