Episode 5: Be True Enough, Not Good Enough
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In this episode of the Spark Something New podcast, Katie explores authenticity as the key to a meaningful life. She encourages listeners to shift from a mindset of being "good enough" to a mindset of being "true enough". It's about aligning with your true self to find peace; to live authentically and not perfectly.
It starts with a question… “What would it look like to live not based on winning the approval of others but instead living in truth?”
01:16 Rethinking Goals and Achievements
04:16 The Value of Truth Over Excellence
05:50 Exploring Authenticity and Self-Truth
07:02 Research on Authenticity and Wellbeing
09:26 Finding Meaning in Hardship
10:18 The Power of Authenticity
10:53 Responsibility and Self-Knowledge
11:58 Perfection vs. Authenticity
12:59 Living True to Yourself
14:20 The Transformative Nature of Truth
15:45 Final Thoughts and Reflections
EPISODE RESOURCES:
- Jonathan Fields' Substack post, “Don’t try to be good, be true.”
- Research Article: “Thine Own Self: True-Self Concept Accessibility and Meaning in Life” by Schlegal et al.
- Book Recommendation: “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl
Connect with Katie on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. You can also get free resources to help you on your purpose journey at www.lightecho.co.
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