Join The Top 1%: The Mindset Behind The World's Top Performers - Professor Steve Peters

This podcast episode explores the nuanced relationship between our emotional and rational selves, emphasizing the need to understand and manage both aspects for personal growth and decision-making. It delves into the concept of the "chimp" and "human" systems within us, highlighting the interplay between emotions and logic. The discussion covers strategies for navigating difficult emotions, recognizing unhelpful patterns, and finding a balance between motivation and commitment. It also explores the significance of values, self-criticism, and autopilot mechanisms in shaping our lives. Additionally, it delves into the challenges of career planning, the pursuit of external markers of success, and the importance of defining and living by personal values to achieve fulfillment and well-being.