How You React to the Truth Says Everything About You.
Most people say they want honestyuntil it challenges their ego.In this episode, we talk about why truth feels so uncomfortable,how your reaction to it reveals your emotional maturity,and what self-honesty really looks like in practice.This isn’t about judgement — it’s about growth.Because the moment you can hear the truth without breaking,you start to evolve for real.
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How To Actually Self-Educate In A World Built To Distract You
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking one of the most overlooked but powerful concepts in personal growth: self-education. Not the school kind. Not memorising for tests. I’m talking about being a real student of life — in a world that's trying to distract, pacify and dull your mind at every turn.We’ll talk about:Why most people don’t know how to learnHow brain rot is affecting your ability to focusThe myth of motivation (and why it’s a scam)How to actually build a simple, realistic learning structureWhat to do if you “don’t know what to learn”And why playing the long game is the real cheat codeIf you're tired of feeling behind, distracted, or like your attention span is cooked — this episode is your reset button.No fluff. No fake hustle talk. Just real frameworks for people who are ready to rebuild their minds.
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Do We Live More in Memories or in Moments?
Nostalgia feels warm, but it can also trap you.In this episode, I break down why we cling to the past, how it shows up in relationships and friendships, the cost of living in “remember when” mode, and the difference between nostalgia that poisons vs nostalgia that fuels.The moments you’re living today will one day be memories. The question is — are you busy creating new stories, or just replaying old ones?
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The Death of Critical Thinking (And the Cost of Not Thinking for Yourself)
In this episode we dive into why critical thinking is quietly disappearing — from schools, parents, social media, even AI — and what it actually costs you.What you’ll learn:Why critical thinking is more about awareness than intelligenceHow schools, parenting, and culture shaped the way we thinkThe hidden cost of assumptions in relationships, careers, and lifeHow social media and AI are killing your ability to reflectPractical ways to sharpen your thinking and trust yourself again
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The Cost of Always Being in Your Head
We spend so much time in our heads that we forget to live. In this episode, I’ll break down:Why overthinking has become normal in our generationHow it fuels anxiety and destroys self-esteemThe hidden costs: time, creativity, health, relationshipsWhy decision-making and career direction get harder the longer you stay stuckThe connection between overthinking and constant fatigueHow presence and joy disappear when your mind never stopsPractical steps to break the cycle and trust yourself againThis is one of those episodes that’ll make you stop and reflect on how much of life you’ve missed by living in your head — and how to finally step back into the present.
No guides. No shortcuts. Just the truth.
The Selfwork Podcast is about mindset, identity, communication, and the real stuff no one prepares you for.
Weekly episodes. No fluff. Just straight selfwork.
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