Stillness in the Storms Discovering the Real You: How to Break Free of Social Masks and Live Your Best Life
Apr 18, 2023
A deep dive into shedding social masks and people-pleasing to reclaim authenticity. Stories about parental and school pressures that shape identity. A look at talent as practice, not fate, and how peer dynamics and disability influence conformity. Practical rituals for aligning thoughts, feelings and actions to live more congruently and passionately.
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Lifelong People-Pleasing
- Steven Webb describes being a lifelong people-pleaser who tried to be everyone else to fit in.
- He recalls mimicking friends and changing his behavior until it felt exhausting and false.
Say No To Say Yes To Passion
- Try saying no more often so you can say yes only to things that truly energize you.
- Prioritize opportunities that align with your passion to reduce feeling like work.
Talent Is Sculpted, Not Born
- Steven argues talent isn't innate but formed by hours of practice and parental messages.
- He warns parental beliefs can limit children by shaping what they think they're 'good at.'