Why do we fear that we have something to lose when what we really have is everything to gain? Often, this is fear is caused by self-preservation. In this episode, Les talks all about it. From his experiences firsthand to how these self-preservation strategies hinder us from what really matters in life. Listen up & reflect on how you can transform yourself to turn away from this widespread and destructive concept. 

Topics Covered 

• 5:20 - How self-preservation strategies keep us from achieving our relationships and our purpose. 
• 6:51 - Les’s experience with faking it til’ you make it. 
• 12:00 - The rampancy of putting up a front & how not giving in to this gives us a confessional life. 
• 13:40 -  Les’s first experience with self-preservation. 
• 18:46 - Our self-protective strategies may be a use of our strengths but it is a selfish use for us only. 
• 20:44 - The scary prominence of cancel culture today.
• 22:08 - How our sufferings are meant to refine us. 
• 25:08 - Les shares the concept of memento mori.

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