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Episode 3594:

Lori Deschene challenges the idea that experts always know best by reminding us that personal decisions often require self-trust, not outside validation. Through relatable stories and psychological insight, she highlights how relying too heavily on authority figures can obscure our inner wisdom and hinder authentic decision-making.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://tinybuddha.com/blog/there-is-no-expert-on-you/

Quotes to ponder:

"Sometimes in looking for emotional back up, we give our power away, and oftentimes to people who know far less about what we need than we think."

"The experts don’t have all the answers. Sometimes there aren’t any absolute answers."

"We want there to be far more absolutes than there are, and we don’t want to have to carry the weight of our choices alone."

Episode references:

Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior: https://www.amazon.com/Sway-Irresistible-Pull-Irrational-Behavior/dp/0385524382

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