The High Performance Podcast Who are you without your job, role, or title?
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Jul 4, 2025 What happens when you strip away job titles and roles? The conversation dives into the essence of personal identity, exploring how societal pressures shape our self-worth. Thought-provoking exercises, like writing your own obituary, challenge listeners to visualize their legacy. Stories of transformation inspire a closer look at purpose and avoiding regret. It's a heartfelt reminder to discover your true self beyond achievements and embrace personal fulfillment on your own terms.
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Damian's Corporate Job Loss Shock
- Damian Hughes shares how losing his corporate job and company car revealed how deeply he was defined by his role.
- He highlights the shock of realizing one's identity has been shaped by a job without awareness.
Human Being vs. Doing
- We often confuse our human value with jobs, becoming "human doings" rather than "human beings."
- Society's focus on job titles as worth leads to fear and lost identity beyond work.
Best Friend Test for Identity
- Ask your best friend why they value your friendship to uncover your virtues beyond roles.
- Persist past the "why" question to reach the qualities that inspire trust and loyalty.
