Run counterintuitively to find your true self

Summary

In this podcast, Nadia reflects on personal growth, the challenges of staying true to oneself while navigating societal expectations, and the journey to maturity. She draws inspiration from the Japanese song 'Hono Jibun,' which encourages self-acceptance and finding balance in life. Nadia shares her own dreams, including exploring voice acting, and discusses the importance of embracing both personal desires and responsibilities. The episode invites listeners to reflect on counterintuitive lessons and the changes they've made in their lives to grow and meet new standards.

Takeaways

• 😀 Embracing personal growth and exploring different avenues, such as voice acting, can lead to new inspirations and passions.
• 😀 The speaker admires voice actors for their ability to convey characters and emotions solely through their voice, without visual presence.
• 😀 The process of self-discovery and staying true to oneself is challenging, especially when balancing societal expectations.
• 😀 Maturity and freedom allow us to reconnect with our true selves, which may not have been possible in earlier stages of life.
• 😀 Achieving personal freedom and stability, such as financial security, can create the conditions for rediscovering one's true self.
• 😀 Finding balance between personal desires and external expectations is a continuous process of learning and growth.
• 😀 The journey to becoming one's true self involves constantly adapting to different roles and responsibilities, such as being a better leader, parent, or businessperson.
• 😀 Nadia reflects on the challenge of being one's true self in a world that often expects conformity.
• 😀 A central theme in the script is the importance of understanding and embracing one's individuality despite external pressures.
• 😀 Nadia encourages listeners to reflect on their own growth and changes they've had to make in order to mature and meet societal expectations.

Q & A

What inspired Nadia to consider becoming a voice actor?

Nadia was inspired to become a voice actor after being captivated by K-pop demon hunters. She loves the idea of using voice to create characters and fantasy worlds, and admires voice actors for their ability to convey character without showing their face.

How does Nadia feel about the concept of being one's true self?

Nadia reflects on how difficult it is to be one's true self when trying to meet societal standards. She explains that it becomes easier with age and stability, particularly when one has more control over their environment, such as financial stability.

What does the Japanese phrase *'hon jibun'* mean, and how does it relate to Nadia's thoughts?

'Hon jibun' translates to 'true self' in Japanese. Nadia relates this phrase to her personal journey of reconciling her true self with the expectations of the world. She mentions how finding her true self becomes possible as one matures and gains more freedom.

What role does financial stability play in Nadia’s understanding of personal freedom?

Nadia suggests that financial stability plays a key role in finding freedom. Once a person achieves some stability, they can regain a connection to their true self, as they no longer have to constantly meet external pressures or standards.

What personal growth does Nadia mention she is currently working on?

Nadia is working on finding a balance between her dreams and her true self. She mentions striving to connect her aspirations with who she really is, while also navigating the challenges of self-discovery and maturity.

Why does Nadia admire voice actors, and what qualities does she appreciate in their work?

Nadia admires voice actors because of their ability to express a full range of emotions and characters solely through their voices. She values how they can create depth and personality without needing to physically appear or show their faces.

What is the significance of the song 'Hono Jibun' from Shukera in Nadia’s life?

The song 'Hono Jibun' from Shukera is significant to Nadia as it’s an uplifting song that she has listened to since her childhood. The song's theme of being true to oneself resonates with her personal journey of self-acceptance and growth.

What does Nadia believe is the key to achieving personal freedom?

Nadia believes that personal freedom comes from achieving a level of stability, such as financial independence. This stability allows one to reconnect with their true self and feel less pressured by the expectations of others.

What questions does Nadia leave her listeners with at the end of the episode?

Nadia encourages listeners to think about two things: 1) What is something counterintuitive they’ve learned over the years? 2) What is something they’ve had to change about themselves in order to mature and meet external standards?

What does Nadia mean when she says, 'trying to be okay with your true self is very, very difficult'?

Nadia acknowledges that accepting and being true to oneself can be challenging, especially when societal expectations and the pressures to conform make it difficult. However, she believes that as one matures and becomes more stable, it becomes easier to accept and express one's true self.