Mark Manson, author and speaker, discusses the importance of maintaining a beginner's mindset and diversifying self-worth. He explores the impact of intimate relationships on self-worth and the correlation between relationships, happiness, and self-esteem.
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Maintaining a beginner's mindset and seeking higher peaks instead of resting on achievements is crucial for building unshakable confidence.
Diversifying self-worth across various areas like knowledge, generosity, and relationships buffers setbacks and leads to a more balanced and meaningful life.
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Diversifying self-worth and identity
In terms of self-worth and identity, it is beneficial to diversify and not solely tie them to one's accomplishments, career, or wealth. Just as one would diversify their investment portfolio, individuals should allocate self-esteem to various aspects of life that are not correlated. These could include career accomplishments, personal relationships, continuous learning, hobbies or interests, acts of generosity or charity, and more. By having multiple sources of fulfillment and not relying solely on one area, individuals can enhance their overall self-worth and lead more balanced and meaningful lives.
Mark Manson credits staying grounded to maintaining a beginner’s mindset, ever seeking higher peaks instead of resting on achievements. He advises diversifying your self-worth across many areas like knowledge, generosity and relationships to buffer setbacks. Manson explains that while career forms part of identity, intimate bonds drive happiness more than anything, though unstable if solely defining one’s worth. Building self-esteem across pillars better equips us to show up fully in relationships and life.