10% Happier with Dan Harris A Buddhist Recipe For Confidence | Ethan Nichtern
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Aug 21, 2024 Ethan Nichtern, a contemporary Buddhist teacher and author of "Confidence: Holding Your Seat through Life’s Eight Worldly Winds," shares insights on cultivating genuine confidence. He discusses the balance between humility and self-assurance, offering practical Buddhist techniques to boost resilience. The conversation explores the complexities of identity, the interplay of pleasure and pain, and how mindfulness can transform experiences. Nichtern also delves into the importance of self-compassion in navigating praise and blame, encouraging listeners to find meaning in their challenges.
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Ethan's Confidence Struggles
- Ethan Nichtern admits to struggling with confidence, especially when teaching.
- He questions his expertise and why people listen to him.
Performative Confidence in Men
- Men often exhibit performative confidence masking deeper insecurity.
- They may be less aware of imposter syndrome compared to women.
Humility and Confidence
- True humility and confidence are two sides of the same coin.
- Confidence is about trusting what you know, humility about acknowledging what you don't know.
