Secular Buddhism

188 - Examining the Beliefs That Drive Us

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Apr 28, 2024
Noah Rasheta reflects on personal changes and parallels between data infrastructure and the mind. He dives into the cognitive cycle, emphasizing the importance of updating our beliefs like software. Through relatable examples, he discusses how beliefs shape our daily lives and actions, urging listeners to be introspective and adapt their 'mental software' for personal growth.
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ANECDOTE

Missing Family Moments

  • Noah Rasheta shares his experience of traveling for work and missing family moments like pumpkin carving and gingerbread houses.
  • These personal stories illustrate the emotional challenges of balancing work travel and family life.
INSIGHT

Understanding the Cognitive Cycle

  • The cognitive cycle links beliefs to perceptions, thoughts, emotions, feelings, decisions, actions, behaviors, and experiences.
  • Experiences then continuously shape and reinforce or update our beliefs in a loop.
ANECDOTE

Public Speaking Anxiety Example

  • Noah illustrates the cognitive cycle with public speaking anxiety as an example.
  • Belief about being bad at public speaking leads to negative emotions, avoidance, and reinforcement of that belief.
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