How to Be Awesome at Your Job 1045: How to Stop Overthinking and Build Mental Resilience with Joseph Nguyen
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Mar 31, 2025 
Joseph Nguyen, author of the bestselling book "Don't Believe Everything You Think", dives into the connection between overthinking and suffering. He shares techniques like the P.A.U.S.E. method for managing thoughts and the SPA approach to overcome procrastination. Nguyen highlights the power of accepting oneself and the importance of staying present for emotional well-being. He also emphasizes embracing creativity and authenticity as keys to personal and professional growth, forcing listeners to rethink how they manage their emotions.
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Joseph Nguyen's Rock Bottom
- Joseph Nguyen discusses his journey to understanding the nature of suffering.
- He shares his experience of hitting rock bottom despite achieving external success, leading him to look inward.
Source of Suffering
- Suffering stems from our thoughts and judgments about events, not the events themselves.
- Changing our thinking, not the past, is the key to finding peace.
Beyond Thoughts and Emotions
- Thoughts and emotions are transient and not our true selves.
- We are something greater than our fleeting thoughts and feelings.
