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#10 Don't Fear Your Full Potential (The Denial of Death by Ernest Becker)
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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- Being honest about our underlying motivations and subconscious drivers is essential in understanding our actions.
- The fear of death influences human behavior and the quest for heroic impact stems from a fear of insignificance.
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The Dual Question: Why Do You Think You Do What You Do?
The podcast explores the two parts of the question: why do you think you do what you do and why do you actually do what you do? It emphasizes the challenge of being honest about underlying motivations and the significance of subconscious drivers that push us into action.
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