10% Happier with Dan Harris How To Feel Less Enraged And Hopeless When You Consume The News | Sharon McMahon
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Oct 14, 2024 
Sharon McMahon, a former high school government teacher and the voice behind "Here's Where It Gets Interesting," shares insightful strategies for navigating today's chaotic news landscape. She emphasizes the importance of a diverse media diet and how to avoid becoming ‘confidently wrong’ in discussions. McMahon advocates for compassion towards differing opinions and highlights that history can provide hope when times feel bleak. Finally, she inspires listeners with stories of everyday individuals sparking meaningful change through small actions.
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Kidney Donation and Career Shift
- Sharon McMahon's husband received a kidney from an altruistic stranger in 2020.
- This inspired her to create fact-based explainer videos, launching her career as America's Government Teacher.
Avoid Being Confidently Wrong
- Stop being wrong faster by holding views loosely.
- Re-examine views and be willing to change your mind when presented with new information.
Values vs. Opinions
- Our values should remain steadfast, while our opinions can change.
- Changing opinions doesn't mean abandoning values but rather realigning them.
