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Published Nov 18, 2020

How To UNLEASH Your SELF-CONFIDENCE & Find PURPOSE Today | Jericho Brown & Lewis Howes

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Jericho Brown as he delves into the transformative power of creativity, vulnerability, and authenticity in building self-confidence and purpose, sharing personal stories of healing, self-discovery, and embracing identity with Lewis Howes.
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  • Healing

    Healing from trauma is a complex journey, often requiring deep personal reflection and connection with others. shares how his relationship with his father and the experience of sexual abuse shaped his path to healing. He emphasizes the importance of community in overcoming trauma, noting that connecting with others who have similar experiences has been crucial for his own healing 1.

    I think I laugh more fully and more loudly now than I ever have in my life. And the older I get, the more I laugh.

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    and Jericho also discuss how laughter can be a powerful tool in the healing process, allowing individuals to embrace their true selves and find joy despite past pain 2.

       

    Transformation

    Personal growth and transformation often stem from overcoming significant challenges. Jericho reflects on the lessons he learned from his parents, particularly the importance of hard work and letting go of worries once you've done all you can 3. He also discusses the concept of self-belief, explaining that true confidence comes from the ability to continually improve and redefine oneself 4.

    If you can believe that you can get better for the rest of your life, then you will also be doing really well because you will always be trying to get better.

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    These insights highlight the ongoing nature of personal development and the power of resilience.

       

    Laughter

    Laughter plays a crucial role in emotional well-being and healing. Jericho explains that his ability to laugh more fully came with accepting his true self and healing from past traumas 2. He also discusses the intentionality behind finding joy, especially during challenging times like the pandemic, and how creating habits around laughter can significantly improve one's quality of life 5.

    I have to be as purposeful about making sure I laugh every day, and I have to put a laughter plan together.

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    This approach underscores the importance of actively seeking out joy and the therapeutic benefits of laughter.

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