Here’s a talk that could literally change your life. Which career should I pursue? Should I break up — or get married?! Where should I live? Big decisions like these can be agonizingly difficult. But that’s because we think about them the wrong way, says philosopher Ruth Chang. She offers a powerful new framework for shaping who we truly are.
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Ruth Chang is brilliant!!
If you Still can't tell, just Make a decision and leap in. You can change your mind, as she did. And anyway it's usually necessary to choose Something or losses will accrue or at the least, the choice will be made for you. (I can't make decidions, it seems. That's why I'm here.)
I want a big change I want that it's not a hard choice anymore after watching this ,thanks 🙂 god bless.
My professor use this video on our reflection, all over 5000 words. I hope someone help me lol 😂
Gosh! I was looking for a fun informative escapism not an emotional gut kick!
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I am currently feeling lost in my job; it feels like I'm just there for the paycheck. I really don't know what kind of person I want to become, or rather, I want to be many different kinds of people, with a new idea every day, but I quickly grow tired of them.
Easily one of the most profound 15 minutes I have ever experienced. Bravo!
You don't "create" reasons, sorry Post Modernism. Reasons exist and you choose which to focus on and follow. I choose not to get diabetes from my breakfast vs to feel good in the moment. You can measure those results scientifically with health and longevity markers like nutrition content & their functions in the body vs dopamine markers or inflammation. Those reasons are both based on objective reality, that exists (thanks, Enlightenment! <3) But my subjectivity and free will is in how I craft and navigate my life and responses, in relation to reality and my own sense of self, values, dreams, etc. Pretending that we "create" rather than recognize the reasons ourselves is not only delusional but quite narcissistic. Living from a place of delusion is a kind of slavery as well, especially because it creates all sorts of unnecessary discord and confusion as regards our wellbeing and society.
Your effort and dedication can make any decision work out. I tell myself that there is no wrong decision—I have the power to make it the right one. I can create a successful and happy path, no matter which choice I make.