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#185 Blake Eastman: Learn to Read Anyone

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

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**Leading vs Following A Narrative **

The speaker reflects on the influence of ego and societal narratives on individuals' behaviors, highlighting how people may hide aspects of themselves while seeking approval or conforming to cultural norms. They emphasize the role of disarming qualities and nonjudgmental attitudes in enabling people to be themselves. The speaker observes how societal narratives can shape conversations and behavior, noting that individuals may easily follow a new narrative when presented by a powerful influencer, suggesting a tendency for people to conform or adapt their beliefs and actions based on external influences.

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