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Humble the Poet ON: How to Get Out Your Own Way to Find Love & Breaking Society's Common Myths About Relationships

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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The Evolution of Idolization and Perfection in Culture

Watching a video of a celebrity failing does not change a person's love for them, and may even increase it./nEmulating successful people, such as hunters in a tribe, is a survival tactic that is built into our culture./nPeople are encouraged to emulate successful athletes, including drinking the same beverages and wearing the same shoes./nCelebrities are not watched to simply be good, but to get better, and this emphasizes the message of perfection.

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