Ep. 23 || Who Do You Think You Are?: When Self-Perception and Reality Collide

In today’s episode, Ben and Jim dive into the topic of self-perception and how it can sometimes stray far from reality. Whether it’s the inner critic that says we’re not enough or that old friend called self-doubt, they unpack how self-perception can skew our understanding of who we truly are.

Topics covered:

• Ben and Jim’s College Days: Reflecting on perceptions of confidence and the hidden inner doubts.
• Family and Self-Worth: Jim opens up about the struggle of feeling like he’s not “providing enough” and how that affects his view of himself as a husband and father.
• Facing Inner Lies: Discussing how easy it is to believe negative thoughts about ourselves, even when they’re far from the truth.
• Insights from Amy Morin’s Book: Jim shares takeaways from 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do and how it’s helping him reframe self-perception.
• Encouragement for Listeners: The importance of listening to the positive affirmations from friends and family, instead of believing the lies our minds can tell us.

Tune in as Ben and Jim explore how to break free from self-limiting beliefs and embrace the love and encouragement of those around us. As always, remember: Real Men Hug, and sometimes they just need to hear they’re doing better than they think.

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