Nat's Notes #10 Don't Fear Your Full Potential (The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker)
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Sep 22, 2023 Topics discussed in this podcast include motivations behind our actions, the pursuit of heroism, fear of death, living up to our full potential, engaging authentically, and the necessity of creating meaning in life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Tragic Destiny and the Pursuit of Heroism
02:02 • 8min
Becoming Heroes of Our Own Lives and Introducing ReadWise
09:48 • 2min
The Fear of Death and the Paradox of Human Existence
11:18 • 7min
The Jonas Syndrome: Fear of Living up to Potential
18:21 • 21min
Engaging Authentically and Channeling Imperfections into Creative Projects
39:16 • 2min
The Necessity of a Second World and Accepting the Finite Existence
41:26 • 3min