Chase Hughes David Snyder Psychological Tricks for Analyzing, Understanding and Influencing Behavior Part 2
Aug 9, 2022
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Chase Hughes, an expert in behavioral analysis, joins David Snyder, a practitioner in hypnosis and mentalism, to explore the intricacies of confidence and self-worth. They redefine confidence as a state rooted in self-acceptance rather than societal validation. The duo delves into behavior profiling, emphasizing body language and identity in communication. They also highlight the tension between authenticity and societal expectations, drawing parallels to ancestral influences on behavior. With practical insights, they guide listeners on cultivating skills for personal and professional growth.
Confidence is more about inner safety and permission to act than social hierarchy or dominance, fundamentally redefining its true nature.
Enhancing self-worth involves focusing on personal growth and value rather than external validation, which is essential for achieving genuine fulfillment.
Mastering social skills is crucial for effective communication and relationship-building, significantly impacting both personal growth and professional success.
Deep dives
The Role of Safety in Confidence
Confidence is intrinsically linked to the feeling of safety and comfort, rather than social hierarchy or dominance. True confidence stems from an internal sense of permission to pursue one’s desires without fear of negative outcomes. Many individuals seeking growth, including high-achieving celebrities and athletes, often desire increased confidence yet overlook the foundational aspect of feeling secure in their actions. Establishing a sense of safety allows people to act more freely, enabling them to take charge and communicate with assertiveness without fearing severe repercussions.
Redefining Confidence
The conventional interpretation of confidence often misguides individuals into equating it with social status or visible dominance, which can be counterproductive. By redefining confidence as a state of comfort and ease within oneself, individuals can shift their focus from seeking external validation to nurturing their internal self-worth. This reframing helps individuals understand that confidence does not depend on specific circumstances or roles; rather, it’s about recognizing one’s inherent permission to act and express oneself. Cultivating this mindset empowers people to embrace their authenticity in any situation.
The Importance of Taking Small Risks
To build confidence, it is essential for individuals to step outside their comfort zones gradually. Starting with small challenges enables the brain to gather evidence of success and fosters a feeling of safety in new interactions or environments. For instance, complimenting a stranger can serve as a simple yet effective way to stretch personal boundaries and encourage personal growth. Over time, these incremental steps reinforce the belief that individuals can handle larger challenges without needing external approval.
Understanding Self-Worth vs. Net Worth
Self-worth plays a crucial role in determining how individuals perceive and achieve success, often diverging from their financial achievements or net worth. Those with a high sense of self-worth tend to ask questions focused on value and growth, whereas individuals with lower self-esteem often fixate on costs and appearances. This distinction illustrates that financial success does not equate to personal fulfillment or thriving relationships. Fostering a strong sense of self-worth can be the key to unlocking true potential and paving the way for broader achievements.
The Power of Social Skills in Influence
Mastering social skills significantly enhances an individual's ability to influence and connect with others, fostering more effective communication and rapport. Those with high social competence are often better equipped to navigate various social and professional situations, leading to greater opportunities and successes. Additionally, empathetic communication not only benefits personal interactions but also plays a vital role in professional settings, such as healthcare, where rapport can impact patient outcomes. Investing in social skills can yield substantial returns in both personal growth and external achievement.
In this segment, Dr. Snyder and Chase Hughes talk about Confidence, Identity, Self-worth, and Personas. We will continue the discussion about the Psychological Tricks for Analyzing, Understanding, and Influencing Behavior. Be sure to stay until the end! You will surely learn a lot that you don’t want to miss out on!
Standout Quotes:
Confidence has nothing to do with status, hierarchy, dominance, or energy. You can be 100% confident in the middle of having the flu. Confidence has nothing to do with hierarchy. It's a feeling of safety, and that you are allowed to do exactly what you want to do.
The people who to take their lives the next level ask themselves a very different question than people who don't. People who tend to take their net worth in a negative direction invest in things they intend to invest. They're trying to prove to other people that they're worthy and that they have made it.
When you decide where to place or invest your time and energy and effort, you're going to find that return on the investment. You're going to automatically be more comfortable, because you'll understand the environment that you're in. That takes your whole your comfort level to a whole new plane.
If you're a good person and you have good intentions, then you can bring every good thing you want, not just into your life, but into the lives of everyone you care about. Whether that’s on a professional level or personal level. The more powerful you become with your skills, the more rapidly every level of your life gets easier.
Key Takeaways:
Confidence is the feeling of safety in doing what you want to do. It has nothing to do with your environment.
People who take their net worth in a negative direction invest in not very important things like high-priced clothes, cars, etc. This is because they are trying to prove their worth in society. Whereas people with a higher level of self-esteem tend to invest in personal development and are not trying to prove anything to society.
The more you invest in social skills, identities, tools, and techniques, the more rapidly, you're going to find a return on the investment in yourself. Investing in yourself makes you more aligned to success. It will then take your comfort level to the next level.
You can easily take your life to the next level if you become powerful with your skills, especially if you use them for good. Using your skills for good can bring your life rapid growth. So having good intentions while having a set of skills can surely bring your life success.
Episode Timeline:
[00:00] Confidence and the Obsession with Hierarchy
[03:24] Redefining Confidence
[08:20] Identity/Persona
[11:00] Self-worth
[16:49] Difference between high net worth people and low net worth people
[20:20] Parallels and Differences in the World
[24:17] Biggest Takeaway for the coming Seminar in Orlando
[29:52] Paying Attention to Orientation
[31:46] What do they want you to think about them?
[37:04] Stepping into a Certain Identity State
[39:14] How to Prime a Person to make your desired outcome automatic
[42:15] Micro-Lesson on Neuroscience
[45:51] Brainwashing
[49:49] The Power of Our Ancestors
[52:10] The Power of Group
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