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Nov 2023
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Dan Munro’s Guide to Overcoming the Vali...

JON BROOKS
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Dan Munro, returns to share his expertise and discuss his book, "The Naked Truth." In our previous meeting, we delved into Dan's journey towards cultivating honesty and authenticity, and his coaching strategies for transforming social anxiety into social resilience.

In today's dialogue, we zero in on the detrimental effects of dishonesty and provide a practical guide for reinventing your life by embracing your true self. Key topics we explore include:

  • Navigating the pitfalls of essentialism and the allure of shiny object syndrome.
  • Unraveling the complexities of self-deception and personal bias.
  • Deciphering society's conflicting messages about honesty.
  • A personal account from Dan on the damaging impact of his own dishonesty.
  • Recognizing and understanding various forms of hidden lies.
  • Examining the connection between shame and dishonesty.
  • Strategies for authentic expression that avoid causing harm.
  • Overcoming the need for external validation.
  • The importance and benefits of being comfortable with being disliked.
  • Analyzing whether Chris Watts' actions were driven by dishonesty.

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