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Dr. Gena Gorlin — How to Build a Builder (EP.236)
Oct 3, 2024
Dr. Gena Gorlin, a clinical associate professor at the University of Texas at Austin and the mind behind the Building the Builder Substack, explores the unique psychological needs of ultra-ambitious individuals. She discusses the concept of the 'Builder Mindset' and how it empowers growth in a chaotic world. Gena delves into the dangers of perfectionism, the importance of personal agency, and the role of persistence in success. She challenges listeners to embrace courage, self-motivation, and innovative thinking as essential tools for personal and professional fulfillment.
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- Ambitious individuals face unique psychological challenges requiring tailored support systems that appreciate their aspirations and pressures.
- A builder mindset integrates personal ambition with resilience, emphasizing self-defined success over external and arbitrary standards.
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Ambitious Builders as an Underserved Group
Ambitious individuals, particularly entrepreneurs and innovators, often face unique psychological challenges not necessarily because of personal deficits, but due to the nature of their pursuits. They require tailored support systems that acknowledge their aspirations and the pressures that come with them. Current mental health systems typically focus on those in crisis or with severe impairments, leaving ambitious builders without the resources they need to thrive. This lack of attention limits both their potential and the systemic solutions they could ultimately develop to improve wider societal issues.
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