Listen "The Real versus True You: How Constraints Lead to Freedom"
Episode Synopsis
The modern narrative frames structure and systems as oppressive. As though we should never be held back by systems that interfere with our ability to express our unique selves.But being ourselves at all times with no system to govern our behavior is its own trap. The unfiltered and unstructured life is an unproductive and unfulfilled one. I argue that there is a difference between the real you and the true you, with the latter being realized through a system of ideals, and made possible thorugh things like ritual. In this episode I talk about the importance of structure, and how it paradoxically leads to more freedom.Support the showBecome a premium member to gain access to premium content, including the Techniques and Mindsets Videos, visual concept summaries of each episode, community forum, episode summary notes, episode transcripts, q&a/ama sessions, episode search, watch history, watch progress and support.Join Now at nontrivialpodcast.com or patreon.com/8431143/join
More episodes of the podcast NonTrivial
Spend Before You’re Rich
18/09/2025
Finding Peace in the How, Not the What
14/09/2025
Essence Generates Abundance
05/09/2025
Relentlessness is the Mother of all Skills
22/08/2025
Chase Patterns, Not Your Reasons for Them
29/07/2025
Stop Prioritizing
21/07/2025
Doing It All in a Day: Nature’s Way
11/06/2025
Balance is the Decision
06/06/2025
Reading as Mental Training, and More
23/05/2025
Build Your Life, Literally
07/04/2025