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The First Rule of Mastery: Dr. Michael Gervais On How To Stop Worrying About What People Think of You
Obsessive worry about what others think of you may keep you safe—but it will also keep you small.
In our evolutionary past, belonging to a tribe was crucial for survival, as rejection posed a near-death peril. Although societal dynamics have evolved, our brains still assess how others perceive us, giving rise to the Fear of People’s Opinions. The crux of the fear hinges on the learned behavior of identifying ourselves as separate selves—masquerading like we are individuals in a social world—rather than recognizing that we are social animals who have learned to identify as separate selves…
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