Olga Khazan: Do You Feel Socially Awkward? This Episode Will Change Your Life & INSTANTLY Make You Confident in ANY Social Interaction

In this episode of "On Purpose," Jay Shetty interviews Olga Khazan, author of "Me But Better," about the science and practice of personality change. Khazan discusses how personality is not fixed and can be altered at any age to align with one's goals, emphasizing that change should be driven by personal desires rather than external pressures. She shares her personal journey of modifying her own traits, such as neuroticism, and provides actionable advice on how listeners can identify areas for self-improvement, transform envy into motivation, and overcome the fear of inauthenticity. The conversation covers practical strategies like mindfulness, gratitude journaling, and the importance of understanding underlying needs in relationships, as well as the role of habits and the influence of gender on personality traits.