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Stoic Coffee Break
162 - Don't Kill the Message
Feb 25, 2019
In this podcast, the host discusses the tendency to dismiss uncomfortable ideas and the importance of examining them objectively. They emphasize the need to embrace discomfort for personal growth and how to approach challenging messages with curiosity and discernment.
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- Not dismissing ideas based on discomfort or conflicting beliefs can lead to valuable insights.
- Being open to uncomfortable truths about oneself and approaching them with curiosity promotes personal growth.
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Don't dismiss an idea based on discomfort
In this episode, the speaker discusses the importance of not dismissing ideas simply because they make us feel uncomfortable or challenge our beliefs. Often, we can miss out on valuable ideas because we are afraid to confront them or because they conflict with our pre-existing beliefs. The speaker encourages listeners to reflect on areas of their lives where they tend to dismiss ideas out of hand due to discomfort, such as religious or conservative ideas. They remind us that we should consider the merits of an idea objectively, rather than allowing our feelings or prejudices to blind us to its potential value.
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