The Imperfects Dave Hughes - Me, Myself & Ego
Dec 14, 2025
Dave Hughes, a renowned Australian comedian and radio personality, shares his humorous yet heartfelt journey navigating ego and vulnerability. He candidly discusses how feelings of unworthiness affect love and connections. With anecdotes about early struggles, quitting drinking, and the adrenaline rush of performing, Dave reveals the dangers of comparison and metrics in measuring success. He emphasizes the joy of giving and finding balance between family and work, and offers insightful strategies for letting go of ego.
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First Gig Failure That Fueled Growth
- Dave Hughes bombed his first stand-up gig and felt humiliated walking out through the crowd.
- That failure reinforced his decision to stay sober and taught him that upset is a choice he could control.
Happiness From Thinking Less About Self
- Hughes observed happiest people think about themselves the least and focus outward.
- Real joy, he argues, comes from forgetting the self and appreciating being alive.
Raise Kids To Ignore Others' Judgement
- Teach children not to worry about what others think to help them develop confidence.
- Repeated encouragement and modelling reduces social anxiety and fear of judgement.
