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#181 Dr. Gio Valiante (Part 2): Failure and Success
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish
Shifting from Ego to Mastery Orientation: Benefits and Pitfalls
Shifting from an ego orientation to a mastery orientation is crucial for success. The process begins with understanding the 'why' behind one's actions and examining the reasons driving their behavior. While success is possible with an ego orientation, it heavily relies on unwavering confidence, making any loss of confidence detrimental. Conversely, a mastery orientation focuses on correcting reactions to failure and being discerning about whose opinions matter. People often overestimate how much others care about them and frequently worry about making good impressions, but in reality, people pay less attention to others' opinions than feared. Consequently, allowing others' opinions to excessively influence decision-making leads to a less fulfilling and happy life.
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