By consistently acting the part of the cool, confident, witty charmer he eventually, as he put it, truly became that person. Or that person became him. And he flourished.
tytahas quoted2 years ago
I was convinced that what shapes our personalities is primarily genetic and neuropsychological—what I call biogenic influences. I believed that the study of the brain would be the best route to understanding who we really are.
ghvsjdhdvshhas quoted3 years ago
These defining activities are, in two words, your personal projects.
ghvsjdhdvshhas quoted3 years ago
Your life and your identity derive from more than just your inborn traits and your circumstances; they are borne of your aspirations and commitments, your dreams and your everyday doings.
ghvsjdhdvshhas quoted3 years ago
You see, genetics and experiences aren’t everything. There is a third force that also determines your personality.
ghvsjdhdvshhas quoted3 years ago
It’s clear that outside influences—your home life, the community where you grew up, the political milieu into which you were born—have shaped your life and the way you behave.
browniehas quoted3 years ago
Your life may be imbued with projects that are meaningful, manageable, and effectively connected with others, and yet problems might arise with the kinds of feelings you experience when you are pursuing them.