logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2020
25m 25s

3 Strategies Confident People Use to Ove...

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

Ego is often cast as the enemy of our personal growth, something to vanquish or release. But letting go of ego is far easier said than done. On this episode of On Purpose with Jay Shetty, Jay outlines three strategies to build a healthier relationship with ego by reimagining its purpose. How can the ego be harnessed to strengthen your humility and mental wellbeing? Tune in to this week’s dive into the anti-hero in everyone.

Share your reflections of today’s episode by answering this week’s call-to-action: What did I do right today and what could I do better tomorrow?

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Yesterday
Nara Smith: ‘The Comments and the Hate Got to Me. I Was Crying Every Single Day.’ The REAL Story Behind Her Viral Persona, Online Criticism & Discovering Her Self-Worth
Have you been pretending to be okay? Is there something you’ve been keeping inside? Today, Jay welcomes model, digital creator, and mother of three, Nara Smith, for an intimate conversation that blends vulnerability, wisdom, and humility. Known online for her serene ASMR-style co ... Show More
1h 33m
Jul 7
Dr. Orna Gurlanik: Struggling to Communicate With Your Partner? THIS One Habit Could Slowly Be Destroying Your Relationship! (Here’s How to Catch It Before It’s Too Late!)
Do you ever feel like you're having the same fight over and over again? Why is it so hard to be in a relationship with someone who is different from you? Today, Jay sits down with Dr. Orna Guralnik — the world-renowned clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and lead therapist on t ... Show More
1h 42m
Jul 4
Feeling Unsupported, Misunderstood, or Doubted? You Are Not Alone! (THIS 7-Step Method Will Help Silence the Self Doubt And Build REAL Confidence)
Has anyone ever doubted something you were excited about? Have you ever felt judged for trying something different? Today, Jay opens up about one of the most painful yet common experiences: feeling unsupported, unseen, or misunderstood by the people closest to us. He unpacks the ... Show More
30m 57s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 2016
519: Ryan Holiday | Ego Is the Enemy
Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday), author of Ego Is the Enemy, talks about how learning to put our higher goals above a desire for recognition leads us to true accomplishment. The Cheat Sheet: What is the ego? When does the ego go from being a fundamental part of our existence to an al ... Show More
55m 22s
Aug 2023
120. Understanding your ego
In this week's episode we discuss the psychology of your ego and what its trying to tell us! Ego can feel nasty and entitled but it comes from a place of deep insecurity that we need to unpack before we can truly understand ourselves. We look at the 6 signs your ego is in control ... Show More
41 m
Feb 2024
Using Your Ego for Good
So, you know how we often hear that the ego is a bad thing? Well, what if I told you it doesn't have to be? That's right! I'm here to show you how embracing and understanding your ego can actually help you create the life you want.I'll share some personal stories, like my journey ... Show More
17m 21s
Feb 2023
185. 3 Things You NEED To Know About The Ego
You may think you know the ego…but if there’s one thing I’ve learned over my journey through the self-development world, it’s this: Just when I THINK I know everything, something I’ve never heard before comes along and turns my whole world upside down. You’re never done learning. ... Show More
24m 7s
Jun 2023
Why Your Ego Is Slowly Ruining Your Life
Do you ever feel like life is one big game that your ego is constantly trying to win? Do you often compare yourself to those around you and become jealous when someone else succeeds while you struggle? It's time to face the music: your ego might be taking over in ways that are co ... Show More
20m 8s
Apr 2023
Use your ego for good
Welcome back to The Mindset Mentor Podcast where today I’m going to uncover whether or not it’s possible to actually use our ego’s for good? We always here that having too big of an ego can be destructive to ourselves and others, but here’s what I think… I think that we can actua ... Show More
18m 32s
Aug 2023
3 keys to boosting your self esteem
Today I share 3 ways to boost your self esteem. Today I share 3 ways to be more consistent.Disclaimer: these podcast episodes are sharing my personal experiences, stories from mentors and guests around self esteem, confidence, personal growth and mental health. For any serious me ... Show More
4m 33s
Oct 2021
How a Big Invisible Ego Thrives on Anxiety - Episode 44
Growing up I was riddled with social anxiety and never confident or sure of myself. But, unknowingly I had a huge ego. Maybe I still do, and answering that question honestly for yourself is very telling of how big or small your ego might be… We often think having a big ego means ... Show More
17m 3s
Nov 2018
729: Self-esteem is Bullshit
Many of us grew up in a world that praised the idea of having high self-esteem - but what exactly is self-esteem, why have we been wrongly focused on it for so long, and what do we need to focus on moving forward?What to Listen For Why is artificially inflating self-esteem danger ... Show More
1h 20m
Oct 2021
Episode 493: How to Reframe Judgments, Manage Expectations, and Develop More Positive Self-Talk Right Now to Increase Your Performance
Today on the podcast, we’re continuing with the second part of our series on becoming a warrior, with our focus being on all the ways that we end up being our very own worst enemy! This is another powerful and important conversation to be having, and in this episode, we share wit ... Show More
1h 22m