Modern Wisdom

#523 - Dr Christian Jarrett - The Science Of Personality Change

Sep 8, 2022

Dr. Christian Jarrett, deputy editor of Psyche magazine and an expert in personality science, delves into the fascinating world of personality change. He reveals why most personality tests fail to capture true character and the surprising genetic factors influencing who we are. Listeners will learn actionable strategies to overcome shyness, boost ambition, and sustain personal growth. With insights on how our traits evolve over time and their impact on life outcomes, this discussion is a must for anyone looking to reshape their identity and thrive.

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The Expectation Effect and Willpower: Insights from Research

00:35

Intro and extravert - good definition !

02:09

Practicing Best Possible Self and Increasing Optimism for Extraversion

01:59

The Big Five Model of Personality

01:22

Intro

5min

Exploring Male Jealousy and Its Consequences

2min

Exploring the Science of Personality and Its Evolutionary Roots

2min

The Science and Evolution of Personality

21min

From Obsession to Leverage: A Journey of Personal and Professional Growth

3min

Understanding Personality Traits and Their Impact on Life

2min

The Adaptive Nature of Personality

18min

Embracing Personality Change

26min

Exploring Psychology and Personal Growth Resources

2min

Dr Christian Jarrett is deputy editor of Psyche and an author.

Most people believe that they are their personalities. That it's an immutable, unchanging, central part of them as a person. But psychologists and neuroscientists have been studying the science of personality change for many years and have uncovered strategies to nudge your personality in the direction you want.

Expect to learn why most personality tests are basically useless, how genetically heritable our personalities are, just how much of a change we can make from where we start off, how to stop being shy or introverted, the best strategies to become more ambitious and conscientious, the most effective ways to maintain personality change and much more...

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