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Dr. Edith Eger: The Choice!

Guest: Edith Eger — 2022-04-25 — 3.1M views

Psychologist, Holocaust survivor, author

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Episode Summary

Holocaust survivor shares wisdom on choosing freedom.

Top Takeaways

  1. Success leaves clues: study those who've achieved what you want
  2. Consistency beats intensity: small actions daily outperform occasional heroics
  3. Fear of failure prevents more success than actual failure ever does
  4. Your environment shapes your trajectory: design your surroundings for success
  5. Focus is a superpower: in a distracted world, concentration wins

Key Quotes

"I survived Auschwitz. The prison you build in your mind is the only one you can escape."

— Edith Eger (00:45:22)

Must-Watch Moments

Holocaust Survivor's Freedom Secret

The prison you build in your mind

00:44:00 - 00:46:30

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