Humble the Poet, a Toronto-based spoken word artist and author, dives into the intricate dynamics of love and relationships. He emphasizes the importance of self-worth in setting boundaries and fostering genuine connections. The conversation covers the role of vulnerability, the impact of social media on identity, and the significance of self-respect over external validation. They explore humor in friendship, challenge societal norms about love, and stress that true intimacy is built on understanding rather than superficial traits.
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Impressing Others
We seek external validation because we define ourselves in relation to others.
This makes realizing love challenging because it comes from internal self-respect.
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Self-Esteem vs. Self-Respect
Self-esteem is external, while self-respect is internal.
Focus on self-respect by honoring commitments and embracing progress, not perfection.
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Doing Hard Things
Do hard things to build resilience, and set intentions instead of expectations.
Doing hard things prepares us for life's curveballs and strengthens us.
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In *Things No One Else Can Teach Us*, Humble the Poet shares raw, honest stories from his life to demonstrate how a change in mindset can radically alter one's outlook. He inspires readers to create silver linings from difficult moments, becoming more self-aware, grateful, and empowered. The book emphasizes personal growth through recognizing and seizing opportunities in life's challenges.
Unlearn
Humble the Poet
Unlearn by Humble the Poet is a guidebook that challenges readers to question their beliefs and unlearn harmful habits. It offers insights and wisdom to help individuals tap into their authentic selves and pursue a life of fulfillment. The book covers topics such as happiness, love, success, and personal empowerment.
To Be Loved
Frank Anderson
Eight Rules of Love
How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go
Jay Shetty
In 'Eight Rules of Love', Jay Shetty offers a comprehensive guide to navigating every stage of romance, from first dates to breakups. The book emphasizes the importance of self-love, mutual growth, and intentional effort in relationships. It provides practical advice and exercises inspired by ancient Vedic principles and modern psychology.
Today, I am talking to Kanwer Singh aka Humble the Poet. Humble is a toronto-bred mc/spoken word artist with an aura that embodies the diversity and resiliency of one of the world’s most unique cities. He stimulates audiences with ideas that challenge conventional wisdom and go against the grain, with dynamic live sets that shake conventions and minds at the same time. Humble's latest EP titled Righteous/Ratchet features the first single H.A.I.R, a celebration of women of all shapes, sizes, hair and walks of life. His self directed video for H.A.I.R has amassed almost 2 million views since its release. The video features YouTube sensation and longtime collaborator, Lilly Singh. His first book Unlearn: 101 Simple Truths For A Better Life was published through Indigo Press in October 2017 and became Heather's Pick and has stayed on the Globe & Mail Bestsellers list since its release. Humble's next book Things No One Else Can Teach Us was released in the fall of 2019.
Humble emphasizes the importance of making the relationship you have with yourself the best among all the relationships you currently have. This is because knowing your own self worth will make setting boundaries easier for you and for the people around you. We exchange thoughts on what makes us resilient, why self respect matters more than self-esteem, the constant validation we seek from others, and what makes love so simple.
What We Discuss:
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:54 Why do we try to impress others?
00:06:46 Self-esteem versus self respect
00:12:27 What makes us resilient?
00:17:04 Not everybody’s going to like you
00:20:27 Be in relationship with yourself first
00:25:36 There can’t be love if there’s resentment
00:34:14 How to develop a healthy relationship?
00:40:21 We are attracted to what’s familiar, not what’s healthy
00:54:46 Not getting a reward is not a punishment
00:58:47 When you’re in a romantic relationship with someone
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