Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
2106: Social Drag by Steve Pavlina on Handling Personal Shifts and Misinterpretations
18 Mar 2024
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2106: Steve Pavlina delves into the concept of social drag, exploring how personal shifts may lead to confusion and misinterpretation from those familiar with our previous selves. This phenomenon is particularly evident in changes like career transitions or personal growth. Steve shares personal experiences and offers practical advice on managing social drag, emphasizing the importance of interrupting old patterns to help others adjust to the new you. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/03/social-drag/ Quotes to ponder: "Social drag is what happens when you undergo a significant personal shift, yet everyone around you still treats you the same." "Whenever a person makes a significant change in their lives, it can take the rest of the world a few years to catch up." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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