Episode 2318 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with longtime friend Dr. Wayne Sotile about resilience and growth, confirmation bias, psycho-social development, and much more.
RESILIENCE & GROWTH
- Vinnie and Wayne are from the same area of Louisiana and spend some time telling various stories about growing up there. (2:00)
- Wayne shares his educational and medical background and how he came to study resilience. (18:05)
- They chat about the concept of luck vs. hard work; there are no shortcuts. (23:00)
- Wayne now works with doctors and other high-achieving people; as a result, they discuss how many doctors are overworked and hospitals understaffed.
- Vinnie asks Wayne’s thoughts on why so many doctors appear to be resistant to new information.
- They discuss confirmation bias and how resilient people are much more prone to be inquisitive and have an open mind. (42:15)
- We close off our knowledge bases when we are resistant to new ideas.
- Growth only happens at the point of vulnerability. (46:00)
- They move on to the challenges of today based on the use of devices like the cell phone. (50:30)
- There is a vast change in the psycho-social dynamic in people, especially young people.
- There is an epidemic of loneliness.
- Wayne describes the concept of E.A.R: Energy, Attitude, Relationships, and what you decide to give your energy to.
- You can learn more about Dr. Wayne Sotile and the Sotile Center for Resilience.
- PLUS… Vinnie reveals a Pure Coffee Club special Promo Code. (LISTEN FOR IT!)
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