Ep. 264: IN-DEPTH: How to Master Change (with Brad Stulberg)
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
The Importance of a Flexible Narrative and Self-Identity in Life Transitions
Having a stable identity is important, but being too rigid can make us fragile. We need a flexible story that we continue to write as we go through life's challenges. Instead of trying to go back to where we were, we should embrace the new reality and take small actions to move forward. Shifting our identity can also help us adapt. This is demonstrated through the example of a calf injury and the changes it brought to the person's ability to run marathons.
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