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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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  • Identity

    asks Jericho about his greatest insecurity, leading to a discussion about growing up queer and embracing his femininity. Jericho explains how accepting what others feared about him allowed him to love his entire self and achieve success 1. He also shares the transformative experience of changing his name to Jericho Brown, symbolizing a complete reinvention of self 2.

       

    Shame

    Jericho discusses the impact of societal expectations and shame on personal identity. He emphasizes the importance of rejecting negative beliefs imposed by others and loving oneself 3. This self-acceptance, he explains, is crucial for achieving personal and professional success 1.

       

    Transformation

    Jericho recounts the pivotal moment of changing his name and how it marked the beginning of his transformation 2. He highlights the importance of setting real-life goals and creating disciplines around what one loves 4. This process, he notes, is essential for living a fulfilled and authentic life.

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