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#739: Brené Brown and Edward O. Thorp

The Tim Ferriss Show

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Self-Acceptance as a Driver for Lasting Change

Lasting and meaningful change is intricately linked to self-acceptance. Striving to be better while also accepting oneself is vital for personal growth. The speaker suggests that self-criticism can fuel short-term performance, but for genuine, lasting transformation, self-acceptance is the key. The concept of complacency and self-acceptance seems incompatible, as the speaker hasn't encountered anyone who was complacent and driven by self-acceptance. Self-awareness is not enough if it leads to complacency; true change requires self-acceptance to be the driving force.

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