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Ep.245 Cognitive Dissonance: The Mental Pressure That Drives Growth
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Cognitive Dissonance: The Mental Pressure That Drives Growth
When your actions don’t align with your values or identity, your brain triggers cognitive dissonance—a psychological tension that feels like inner friction.
But here’s the reframe:
That discomfort? It’s not a problem.
It’s a signal. A spotlight on what’s out of sync.
💡 Say you see yourself as a leader, but avoid making bold decisions.
That uneasy feeling? It’s your brain saying, “Let’s align who we are with what we do.”
Instead of ignoring the discomfort, use it as data.
Ask:
“What action would bring me back into integrity right now?”
Growth often starts where dissonance begins.
Not because you’re failing—
But because you’re evolving.
283 episodes
Manage episode 493872242 series 3602431
Cognitive Dissonance: The Mental Pressure That Drives Growth
When your actions don’t align with your values or identity, your brain triggers cognitive dissonance—a psychological tension that feels like inner friction.
But here’s the reframe:
That discomfort? It’s not a problem.
It’s a signal. A spotlight on what’s out of sync.
💡 Say you see yourself as a leader, but avoid making bold decisions.
That uneasy feeling? It’s your brain saying, “Let’s align who we are with what we do.”
Instead of ignoring the discomfort, use it as data.
Ask:
“What action would bring me back into integrity right now?”
Growth often starts where dissonance begins.
Not because you’re failing—
But because you’re evolving.
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