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Good Life Project

How to Feel Confident, No Matter What Comes Your Way | Ethan Nichtern

Aug 19, 2024
01:08:17
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Ethan Nichtern, a Buddhist teacher and author of "Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life's Eight Worldly Winds," discusses how to maintain unwavering self-trust amid life's storms. He shares ancient wisdom on navigating the duality of pleasure and pain, the societal pressure of praise and criticism, and the importance of mindful awareness. Listeners will discover the four powers of true confidence: compassion, lineage, awareness, and 'wind horse,' which help maintain balance and redefine personal success in a chaotic world.
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Quick takeaways

  • Cultivating self-trust is essential for navigating life’s uncertainties, allowing individuals to face challenges with resilience and composure.
  • Understanding the eight worldly winds—pleasure/pain and praise/criticism—helps individuals maintain balance during emotional highs and lows.

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Understanding Confidence

Confidence is framed as the ability to trust oneself while navigating the uncertainties of life. It doesn’t imply a guarantee of success or avoidance of failure but rather an acceptance of the inherent challenges that come with pursuing goals. The concept emphasizes a grounded presence amidst the emotional highs and lows that accompany human experiences, such as seeking validation or fearing rejection. Ultimately, true confidence lies in our willingness to face life’s complexities and trust that we can handle whatever comes our way.

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