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My takeaway is that people who aren't self aware are less likely to be able to change for the better. Which I can agree with. How does one become self aware tho

My takeaway is that people who aren't self aware are less likely to be able to change for the better. Which I can agree with. How does one become self aware though?

speed_spread 5y ago
Through the temporary dissolution of ego and other defensive mental constructs, psychedelics can help rewire the brain and flip on some hiterto unknown inner switches. One of which is better self knowledge. It's not a path to be taken lightly or alone. But is has certainly opened up new worlds to those who dared to thread it.
xattt 5y ago
Humiliating experiences.
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- stephen_g 5y ago
  People with all sorts of personality types will find ways to blame others for humiliating experiences even when it was entirely their own fault though...
turtlebits 5y ago
Meditation/self-reflection can help. It's hard when society seems always focused on the next thing.
xyzelement 5y ago
> How does one become self aware though? I agree with the "humiliating experience" comments below, but how to curate that? One way is put yourself in a challenging environment you (and others) have to confront coming up short consistently. EG: enter an academic program that isn't up your alley (eg, introverted dev? do an MBA.. You'll learn a lot besides the academics.) Afraid of confrontation? Try to become a manager and watch how you are forced to evolve your backbone. Also, try to get a job at FAANGs or other competitive places. Even failing interviews will teach you - where and why am I failing? Is it tech, communication, composure, etc? Even, try to date beautiful, kind people. Are they going for you - if not, what is it about you that's problematic? etc. It's a tough way to live in the moment, but it's awesome in retrospect. You evolve and achieve what you would not have - but at any given time you may be more focused on what's holding you back from the next level..

My takeaway is that people who aren't self aware are less likely to be able to change for the better. Which I can agree with. How does one become self aware though?

speed_spread 5y ago

Through the temporary dissolution of ego and other defensive mental constructs, psychedelics can help rewire the brain and flip on some hiterto unknown inner switches. One of which is better self knowledge. It's not a path to be taken lightly or alone. But is has certainly opened up new worlds to those who dared to thread it.

xattt 5y ago

Humiliating experiences.

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stephen_g 5y ago
People with all sorts of personality types will find ways to blame others for humiliating experiences even when it was entirely their own fault though...

turtlebits 5y ago

Meditation/self-reflection can help. It's hard when society seems always focused on the next thing.

xyzelement 5y ago

> How does one become self aware though? I agree with the "humiliating experience" comments below, but how to curate that? One way is put yourself in a challenging environment you (and others) have to confront coming up short consistently. EG: enter an academic program that isn't up your alley (eg, introverted dev? do an MBA.. You'll learn a lot besides the academics.) Afraid of confrontation? Try to become a manager and watch how you are forced to evolve your backbone. Also, try to get a job at FAANGs or other competitive places. Even failing interviews will teach you - where and why am I failing? Is it tech, communication, composure, etc? Even, try to date beautiful, kind people. Are they going for you - if not, what is it about you that's problematic? etc. It's a tough way to live in the moment, but it's awesome in retrospect. You evolve and achieve what you would not have - but at any given time you may be more focused on what's holding you back from the next level..