In this episode, I explore the tension between high agency thinking and compassion—can we truly believe everyone controls their life while still showing empathy? Drawing from Adlerian psychology, agency theory, and real-world examples, I unpack how context, trauma, and mental traps shape human behaviour. This is a deep dive into personal growth, emotional intelligence, and the messy reality of self-responsibility. If you’re into mindset shifts, human psychology, or questioning your worldview, this one’s for you.

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All ideas discussed in this episode are subjective and subject to change over time. I am never saying my ideas are the only truth. Everyone has to make their own decisions on what they think and what they believe.

Any generalisations or nuance missed is never meant as a deliberate act of ill will towards any specific persons or groups.

It is my hope that my ideas will be just the catalyst for your own questions and journey around this subject.