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Listen "199 — Can You Really Change Who You Are? The Surprising Truth About Personality with Olga Khazan"
Episode Synopsis
Are you stuck thinking, "This is just who I am?" Think again. Science shows your personality might not be as fixed as you think.
Olga Khazan knows this firsthand. As a journalist and author, she embarked on a journey to change her personality. And now she's discovering what she learned. Some of the things we discuss are:
The five core personality traits and how they shape your life
Why science says personality isn’t as fixed as you think
The habits and exercises that can help you become more outgoing, less stressed, or more ambitious
How Olga’s year-long experiment radically changed her reactions, relationships, and outlook on life
Insightful ways to step outside your comfort zone and grow into your best self
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Olga Khazan knows this firsthand. As a journalist and author, she embarked on a journey to change her personality. And now she's discovering what she learned. Some of the things we discuss are:
The five core personality traits and how they shape your life
Why science says personality isn’t as fixed as you think
The habits and exercises that can help you become more outgoing, less stressed, or more ambitious
How Olga’s year-long experiment radically changed her reactions, relationships, and outlook on life
Insightful ways to step outside your comfort zone and grow into your best self
Subscribe to Mentally Stronger Premium for exclusive content like bonus episodes, signed books, and 30-day challenges that will keep you growing stronger.
Links & Resources
OlgaKhazan.com
Instagram — @Olganator
Me, But Better
Personality Test
Connect with the Show
Buy Amy's books on mental strength
Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor
Sponsors
OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod
Calm — Get 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/STRONGER
ZocDoc — Go to Zocdoc.com/STRONGER to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today!
AirDoctor — Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code STRONGER to get UP TO $300 off today!
Shopify — Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/mentallystronger
Branch Basics — Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code STRONGER15 at https://branchbasics.com/STRONGER15 #branchbasicspod
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