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Labels are tempting because they simplify, but they rarely capture the full picture. Once we accept a description of who we are, it can quietly shape our choices and limit what we attempt. A label repeated often enough can become a story that feels fixed, even when it is not. This episode considers the risk of letting those shortcuts define us, and why leaving space for change may open the door to new abilities, interests, and opportunities.
By Brant SteenLabels are tempting because they simplify, but they rarely capture the full picture. Once we accept a description of who we are, it can quietly shape our choices and limit what we attempt. A label repeated often enough can become a story that feels fixed, even when it is not. This episode considers the risk of letting those shortcuts define us, and why leaving space for change may open the door to new abilities, interests, and opportunities.