Is taking a stance in life the path to self esteem?

In this raw and introspective episode, Eldar, Toliy, Mike, and Tom dive into the journey of building self-esteem through taking stances, facing criticism, and aligning with truth. Mike reveals his struggle with indecision, admitting that avoiding stances—due to fear of judgment—prevents him from learning from mistakes and building confidence. Tom shares how his pride in photography faced critique, pushing him to confront his ego and refine his work, while Toliy emphasizes that true growth comes from vulnerability and persistent questioning, not fleeting moments of clarity. The crew unpacks how ego and people-pleasing trap us in delusions, and how embracing humility and accountability fosters authentic self-esteem. If you’re wrestling with self-doubt or fear of being wrong, this episode offers a blueprint to break free and find direction.

Key Highlights:

• Taking Stances Builds Confidence: Committing to a stance, even if wrong, allows you to face consequences, learn, and draw energy from being right—fueling self-esteem.
• Ego’s Paralysis: Indecision, driven by fear of criticism or appearing "mean," keeps you stuck; vulnerability and clear communication are key to progress.
• Humility Over Arrogance: Persistent questioning and openness to being wrong break the cycle of self-imposed prisons, aligning you with reality for lasting growth.
• Gratitude as a Consequence of Truth: Failing to align with reality blocks gratitude, while embracing truth fosters peace, contentment, and authentic self-worth.

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For more on these themes

• Episode 146: Why Fear? explores how embracing uncertainty and questioning perceptions builds confidence, tying into ego's role in indecision and the value of stances for growth.
• Episode 143: Beyond the Facade of Confidence - The crew discusses how false confidence masks insecurity, using personal stories to explore building genuine self-worth through vulnerability and truth.
• Episode 144: How to Enjoy the 'Journey' and Leverage Learning to Become Happy - Reflections on embracing the process of growth, turning setbacks into lessons, and finding joy in learning for sustained happiness

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