How much of your suffering is just a story? (EP13)

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How can you change the stories that are causing unnecessary suffering without slipping into self-deception?In this episode of Progress Theory, I explore how the stories we believe in determine or reality, and how we can use this to our advantage. We cover how important it is to question the stories our minds produce, creating stories that are empowering while grounded, and avoiding self-fulfilling beliefs. If you find yourself facing recurrent dissatisfaction in your life, this episode will help you learn to identify and change the stories causing the dissatisfaction. Follow the podcast for more episodes on transformation, change, and optimizing wellbeing. If you're a driven man in your 20s who is stuck in a start-strong -> collapse -> reset loop, head to progresstheory.com to join the stop starting over challenge to begin breaking this loop and building momentum that lasts.

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How can you change the stories that are causing unnecessary suffering without slipping into self-deception?In this episode of Progress Theory, I explore how the stories we believe in determine or reality, and how we can use this to our advantage. We...

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