1093 WHY CHANGING YOURSELF IS SO HARD (BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE!)

thinkfuture: technology, philosophy and the future

In this episode of "ThinkFuture," I get real about change—something we all crave but fear at the same time. I’ve been saying it for over a decade on this show: life is change, yet humans cling to a steady state because chaos freaks us out. We’re surrounded by a universe of chaos, with our orderly society just a thin layer on top. But here’s the kicker—changing ourselves, like our habits, weight, or personality, is super tough, not because we can’t, but because everyone around us hates change too! I share how people lock you into their idea of who you are—like being too good at your job so they won’t promote you. Our social web makes it improbable (not impossible!) to reinvent ourselves without buy-in from others or cutting ties completely. Imagine if you lived alone on a homestead—you could change overnight! I wrap up by saying we should embrace change to be 1% better than yesterday, and that’s the only comparison that matters. YouTube peeps, let’s talk about breaking free from the chaos and becoming our best selves!---this media is brought to you by polyscope: https://polyscopemedia.com