The Power of Self-Love: Why Businessmen Need to Learn to Love Themselves
As businessmen, we are trained to be self-critical and push ourselves to the limit. However, the constant self-criticism can take a toll on our mental and physical health. Our society has ingrained in us the belief that being tough on ourselves is the only way to succeed, but this couldn't be further from the truth.
The recent Netflix documentary 'Stutz' highlights the concept of Part X, a part of us that is there to "fuck us up". It's largely the voice of an inner critical parent, who is really mean to us, shames us, and holds us back. This negative self-talk can be detrimental to our mental health and prevent us from reaching our full potential.
At The Awakened Man Project, we believe that self-love is the key to unlocking our full potential. When we learn to love ourselves, we become more resilient and unstoppable. We can handle challenges with grace and compassion, rather than self-criticism and shame.
We need to change the way we speak to ourselves and to each other. We need to start being kinder and more compassionate towards ourselves. Studies have shown that self-love and self-compassion can reduce stress levels, boost immune function, and improve our overall well-being.
Learning to love ourselves is not a selfish act. It's an act of self-care that benefits everyone around us. When we love ourselves, we are better equipped to show up for others and create meaningful connections.
Take it from Callum Stronach, who completed 10,687 burpees in 24 hours. He learned that "the more he hurt, the kinder he got." He realized that anti-fragility is built with love. We need to learn to be kinder to ourselves and embrace self-love as a tool for success in business and in life.
In conclusion, as businessmen, we need to shift our mindset from self-criticism to self-love. It's time to break the cycle of negative self-talk and embrace self-compassion. By doing so, we can become more resilient, happier, and more successful in all areas of our lives. Let's learn to love ourselves like our lives depend on it.