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How Pride Makes You More Productive

June 16, 2025 • Lisa Zawrotny • Episode 266

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Pride is something that we, as a society, have somehow come to see as a negative, linking it to being boastful and “full of oneself,” when in reality, it simply means believing in your self-worth. When you believe in your worth, it encourages you to live authentically, which in turn, does amazing things for your goals and your life. A goal of mine is to help people step into the most authentic version of themselves so they can live in a way that aligns with their values and strengths, aka the key to a productive and positive life. This week, episode 266 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how pride makes you more productive!

In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share the connection between pride and productivity, offering real-life examples and giving you actionable steps to take right now to embrace your uniqueness and adapt your productivity techniques in a way that works for YOU.

I cover the following topics:

Redefining the word pride: it’s more than just boastfulness.
The neuroscience behind the connection of authenticity and productivity.
Advice on unlocking your unique productivity (with real-life examples).
The Dunning-Kruger cognitive bias (and how that might negatively impact productivity).

Remember, you are born worthy. Embrace your authentic self, take pride in your unique approach, and unlock your true potential.

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Ep 99: Emotions, Intuition, and Authenticity with Kristen Kubik

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