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Dr. Maya Shankar: How to Shape Your Identity & Goals
Huberman Lab
The Consequence of Anchoring Identity to What We Do
When we ask young children about their future aspirations, we often focus on what they want to be, rather than who they want to be, leading to an identity tied to their occupation./nThe speaker's personal story highlights the profound impact of losing a defining activity, such as playing the violin, on one's sense of self./nCognitive science refers to the state of questioning one's identity and purpose during major life transitions as identity paralysis./nExperiencing identity paralysis can leave individuals feeling stuck and lacking the courage to imagine a different future./nThe speaker learned a valuable lesson about the importance of defining oneself beyond external activities and achievements.
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