

Moment 139: "Your Inner Voice Is Limiting You!" How To Control The Negative Inner Thoughts: Mo Gowdat
55 snips Dec 8, 2023
In this conversation, Mo Gawdat, ex-chief business officer for Google X and author, discusses how our perceptions create limiting illusions that can imprison us. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection to break free from these constraints. Mo explains the struggle with inner voices and how they lead to identity conflicts when actions don’t align with feelings. He advocates for finding balance in life, using a pendulum metaphor to illustrate the need for prioritization in restoring emotional harmony.
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Illusions of Reality
- Most uninvestigated beliefs are illusions.
- Reflect and form convictions to break free.
Inner Conflict
- Inner conflict arises when actions, feelings, and beliefs clash.
- Find your reality by analyzing these contradictions.
The Burden of Misplaced Responsibility
- Mo Gawdat felt his kids were a burden due to work pressure.
- His kids simply wanted him to play, showing his misaligned priorities.