<ul><li>Self-awareness is the ability to see oneself clearly and understand how others perceive us and how we fit into the world.</li><li>Being self-aware gives one power and helps improve relationships, creativity, confidence, communication, and work performance.</li><li>Only 10-15% of people are truly self-aware, despite 95% of people believing they are.</li><li>The common approach to introspection may be wrong, leading to negative consequences such as stress and depression.</li></ul>

Increase your self-awareness with one simple fix | Tasha Eurich

<ul><li>Understand the importance of self-awareness in personal and professional growth.</li><li>Recognize that true self-awareness is rare, with only 10-15% of people actually possessing it.</li><li>Realize that the common approach to introspection is often ineffective and can lead to negative consequences.</li><li>Discover the key to genuine self-awareness through a simple mindset shift.</li></ul>

Learning Outcomes

<ul><li>Self-awareness is the ability to see ourselves clearly and understand how we fit into the world.</li><li>Many people believe they are self-aware, but only a small percentage actually possess genuine self-awareness.</li><li>Introspection, as commonly practiced, can lead to negative consequences such as stress and depression.</li><li>The key to genuine self-awareness is to adopt an external perspective and seek feedback from others.</li></ul>

Key Takeaways

<ul><li>Seek feedback from others to gain a more accurate understanding of how you are perceived.</li><li>Avoid excessive self-analysis and focus on moving forward rather than dwelling on the past.</li><li>Develop a growth mindset and embrace challenges as opportunities for learning and improvement.</li><li>Practice mindfulness and self-reflection to develop greater self-awareness.</li></ul>

Actionable Insights

Self-awareness has countless proven benefits -- stronger relationships, higher performance, more effective leadership. Sounds pretty great, right? Here’s the bad news: 95% of people think that they’re self-aware, but only 10-15% actually are! Luckily, Tasha Eurich has a simple solution that will instantly improve your self-awareness. As a third-generation entrepreneur, Dr. Tasha Eurich was born with a passion for business, pairing her scientific savvy in human behavior with a practical approach to solving business challenges. As an organizational psychologist, she’s helped thousands of leaders improve their effectiveness, from Fortune 500 executives to early-stage entrepreneurs. Her new book, Insight, reveals the findings of her three-year research program on self-awareness, which she calls the meta-skill of the 21st century. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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