Build with Leila Hormozi The Power of Guilt | Ep 326
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Nov 5, 2025 Explore the surprising role of guilt in decision-making and personal growth. Discover the difference between healthy and unhealthy guilt, and learn how it can trap you in people-pleasing behaviors. Leila shares personal stories of standing firm during tough conversations and outlines practical tips to identify when guilt influences you. Dive into understanding empathy versus responsibility and why tolerating guilt can lead to greater freedom. Ultimately, embrace your desires without guilt, asserting your self-worth.
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Guilt Is An Evolutionary Social Tool
- Guilt evolved to keep humans in the tribe as a survival mechanism.
- That evolutionary purpose makes guilt a powerful social regulator even today.
Healthy Versus Unhealthy Guilt
- Leila defines healthy guilt as aligned with your values and preventing intentional harm.
- Unhealthy guilt traps you in others' expectations and controls your choices.
Standing Firm Through Repeated Pushback
- Leila had two hard conversations where she stood by values despite pressure and rising stress.
- She repeated her decision 23 times and felt proud afterward for not succumbing to people-pleasing.