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Brutally Honest Advice to My Younger Poorer Self | Ep 629

The Game with Alex Hormozi

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*Difference between Safness and Anxiety *

Sadness comes from a lack of options, resulting in hopelessness. Anxiety, on the other hand, arises from a surplus of options but a lack of priorities, leading to paralysis. The solution for sadness is to gain knowledge and explore different possibilities, while for anxiety, it is crucial to make a decision. Understanding this distinction can be life-changing. When someone experiences sadness, such as after being laid off, it is because they perceive a lack of options. However, if they have multiple job offers, they may not feel sad because they have better alternatives. On the other hand, having too many options can lead to anxiety as one may struggle to choose the best course of action. Disappointment occurs when expectations do not align with reality, and it is possible to address it by either adjusting expectations or changing the situation.

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