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Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Using distancing techniques, like referring to myself in the third person, allows me to give myself advice as if I were helping someone else, which can be more effective.

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How to Control Your Inner Voice & Increase Your Resilience | Dr. Ethan Kross

@ Andrew Huberman

How to Control Your Inner Voice & Increase Your Resilience | Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

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Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The practice of mental distancing, where you view your thoughts and feelings from a third-person perspective, can help reduce the impact of negative internal chatter.

Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

@ Andrew Huberman

I often use my name and the second person pronoun 'you' to think through a problem, which helps me gain a more objective perspective.

Jordan Peterson

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When I engage with the audience, I focus on one person at a time, which helps me gauge their reactions and ensure my words are landing effectively.

Dr. Ethan Kross

11/25/24

@ Andrew Huberman

Invisible support, such as proactively helping someone without drawing attention to it, can be more beneficial than direct offers of help, as it respects their autonomy.

Joe Dispenza

08/14/23

@ The Diary Of A CEO

To help someone change, it's more effective to engage them in activities that shift their emotional state rather than lecturing them about their problems.

Matt Abrahams

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Asking someone for advice can change the dynamic of the conversation, leading to richer and more detailed information from them.

Paul Graham

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One of the advantages of having kids is that when you give advice to people, you can ask yourself what you would tell your own kids, which really focuses you.

Jack Ma

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When the government approaches me for projects, I often decline but offer to connect them with others who can help, maintaining a professional distance while still being supportive.

Matt Abrahams

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Re-framing the speaking situation as a conversation rather than a performance can reduce anxiety.