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Dr. Michael Gervais On The Extension Of Stoicism In Modern Times (Pt 2)
The Daily Stoic
Decoupling Identity from Performance
The insight highlights the concept of a performance-based identity, where individuals define themselves based on their performance relative to others. The Western culture's obsession with performance and the early emphasis on grading contribute to this mindset. It creates a constant need to outperform others, leading to internal struggles. The goal is to decouple who one is from what one does, transitioning from 'I am what I do relative to how well I do it next to you' to a healthier perspective of 'I am who I am.' This transition takes time and effort, as reflected in the idea of wanting to 'be the noun' instead of 'do the verb.'
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