James Schramko Podcast 1132 – Five Surprising Qualities of Genuinely Good Human Beings
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Jul 30, 2025 Jamin Fraser, an author and coach dedicated to resolving insecurity, joins to discuss what makes a genuinely good person. They explore how childhood experiences influence our desire for validation. Jamin emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and objectivity in making better choices. He highlights kindness as a true indicator of goodness and shares practical ways to rebuild trust in relationships. The conversation challenges listeners to confront their insecurities and seek genuine goodness through tools like coaching and journaling.
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Goodness Is The Core Human Drive
- We all want to be seen as good and fear that scrutiny will reveal we're not.
- That fear drives people to run, hide, prove, defend, cover or compensate instead of facing the truth.
Seeing 'Evil' On A Psychedelic Trip
- Jamin described a psychedelic trip where he experienced being evil and noted how hard it was to sustain evil.
- He concluded goodness or evil requires repeated choices to accept or reject love and kindness.
Step Outside Your Thinking
- Objectivity means stepping outside your thinking to review it and gain choice.
- More choice produces better choices and enables goodness.
