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Ten Feet Tall and Bullet-Proof : How unhealthy confidence often leads us to ineffectively self-assess

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Jeffrey and Constantin discuss a range of topics related to personal growth and self-assessment. They explore the complexities of emotional regulation and the impact of social programming on our biases. They also delve into the societal and cultural factors that contribute to the over-evaluation and over-inflation of performance and the struggle with self-assessment and confidence. The conversation highlights the importance of awareness and the need to step away from our emotions to gain a more objective perspective.


The discussion also touches on the five-factor model of personality and how it can be used to understand ourselves and others. Jeffrey and Constantin emphasize the importance of self-awareness and introspection in removing unconscious filters, such as emotional and ego lenses, that can influence our perception and behavior. They also explore the patterns of unhealthy confidence and biases that hinder our ability to self-assess and the importance of becoming aware of these biases and behaviors in order to improve our ability to self-assess.



Jeffrey and Constantin engage in a philosophical discussion on personal growth and mindset, emphasizing the negative impact of shame, fear, and rumination on personal development and highlighting the importance of embracing a growth mindset. They also discuss the topic of insecurities and their impact on self-assessment, sharing personal stories and practical steps to overcome unhealthy confidence and improve self-assessment. The conversation stresses the importance of being open to trying new things and acknowledging both strengths and weaknesses in the process of personal growth.


Finally, Jeffrey and Constantin reflect on their conversation and provide feedback to each other. They discuss the importance of continuous learning and feedback in personal development, as well as the need to trust the flow of conversation and provide recaps to solidify the message for the audience. They also touch on the topic of somatic coherence and the challenges of conditioning belief, highlighting the importance of acknowledging emotional triggers and addressing procedural limitations. Overall, the meeting emphasizes the value of open communication and self-awareness in personal growth.



Highlights:


  • Discussion on Emotional Regulation 
  • Self-Assessment and Social Norms
  • Unhealthy Confidence and Self-Assessment
  • Personality Models and Unconscious Filters
  • The Importance of Self-Comparison and Purpose
  • Patterns of Unhealthy Confidence and Biases in Self-Assessment
  • Over-Identification and Ego Filters
  • Overcoming Toxic Mindsets and Embracing Growth
  • Overcoming Insecurities and Improving Self-Assessment


    • Action Items:


    • Strive for personal growth and improvement based on our own goals and values, rather than comparing ourselves to others.
    • Reframe our mindset from putting someone on a pedestal to competing with ourselves.
    • Slow down and analyze our actions to understand what drives our sense of urgency.
    • Address biases and work towards a growth mindset that is not limited by them.
    • Practice emotional intelligence and develop a growth mindset
    • Dissect things together and come up with crucial ideas



      • Credits:


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      Featured Guest: Constantin Morun

      Credits: Music Score by Epidemic Sound


      Executive Producer: Jeffrey Besecker

      Mixing, Engineering, Production, and Mastering: Aloft Media Studio

      Senior Program Director: Anna Getz

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