Published Jan 2, 2023

Who Do You Want To Be?

Shankar Vedantam and Ken Sheldon dive into the psychological barriers that impact our decision-making, emphasizing the importance of aligning conscious goals with intrinsic desires to achieve true fulfillment and happiness. They explore how societal pressures and external motivations can derail genuine passion and underscore the transformative power of introspection and self-concordance in forging a purposeful life.

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Life Decisions
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Self-Concordance
02
Pursuing Happiness
03
Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Motivation
04

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Who Do You Want To Be?

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AHA Moments Explored

Pursuing True Happiness

Gratitude and Growth

Decision Dissonance

Pursuing True Happiness

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Motivation Matters

Unlocking Hidden Desires

Motivation Paradox

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Pursuing Happiness

Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Motivation

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Who Do You Want To Be?

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Life DecisionsKen Sheldon explores the psychological barriers in decision-making and the journey to finding clarity in life. He shares insights into how our minds justify choices and the importance of introspection for true self-discovery.

Life Decisions

Self-ConcordanceKen Sheldon explores the concept of self-concordance, emphasizing the importance of aligning our conscious goals with unconscious desires for true fulfillment. He shares methods to achieve this alignment, highlighting the challenges and rewards of pursuing intrinsic desires.

Self-Concordance

Pursuing HappinessKen Sheldon explores how societal pressures often lead individuals to chase goals misaligned with their true happiness. He emphasizes the importance of finding genuine purpose by aligning personal interests with life goals, rather than succumbing to external influences.

Pursuing Happiness

Intrinsic Versus Extrinsic Motivation

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