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The full talk is in the Feifan series on Fanshu, a Chinese audiobook app; this page is only a summary.
What We’re Talking About This Episode
From MBTI to astrology and fortune-telling, what actually determines our personality? A Harvard professor takes you through the scientific makeup of personality: it may be shaped by nature, but we can still defy fate and rewrite our lives. Don’t let fixed beliefs box you in! There are no better or worse personalities, only different environments and strategies. We can be ourselves, and we can also choose not to be ourselves. Every one of us can take charge of and change our personality. Any personality can become an advantage in life and work. As adults, we don’t choose just one—we’ll take every personality we can get!
You’ll hear about
- The meaning, layers, and dimensions of personality
- How to understand the strengths of your own personality and gain a whole new perspective on knowing yourself
- How to take charge of and change your personality in pursuit of a happier life
Quote of the Episode
Although people always assume they are calm and objective when forming impressions of others, this kind of inferential interpretation is actually usually saturated with emotion—it expresses the feelings deep inside us.
When you disagree with someone, it may be because you’ve hit a blind spot: you can’t see your true self. But it may also mean this is a personal strong suit, a place where you can recognize yourself more accurately than other people can.
What truly defines a person isn’t some personality type, but the things they value most in life.
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