Most people are afraid that if they accept themselves as they are, they will get worse. They will stop trying. They will devolve into the worst version of themselves. So they keep judging. They keep pushing. They use the critical voice as the engine of improvement. And it does not work. In this documentary excerpt, three very different people speak about what that voice actually costs them. A corporate lawyer who spent 24 years being told by her own mind that she was stupid, that she missed it, that she should have done it differently. A CEO who at 16 went looking for acceptance from other people because he did not have it for himself, and whose father told him who he was was not acceptable. And mindfulness teacher George Mumford, who has worked with elite athletes including those facing the kind of public pressure Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka have spoken about, pointing out that even the most talented people in the world deal with self-criticism constantly. They have just learned to let it be there rather than feed it. When something goes wrong, we fight ourselves, flee into shame, or freeze in rumination. It feels like it might keep us safe. It makes things worse. The alternative is not weakness. It is the thing that actually works. Want to go deeper? Join Sounds True One for more teachings like this. Get your first month FREE at https://bit.ly/4ctecMn Subscribe to Sounds True's YouTube Channel ► https://bit.ly/SubscribeSTYT Sounds True is a mission-driven learning and media company, and a recognized leader in wellbeing, personal growth, and spiritual transformation. Partnering with the world’s foremost wisdom teachers and best-selling authors, the company reaches millions worldwide with its unique programs, digital learning experiences, and worldwide events. The company also features a variety of original series, weekly shows, and live online experiences on Sounds True One, its global platform and community with members across more than 125 countries. Sounds True is a Public Benefit Corporation and also the home of the Sounds True Foundation. Connect with us: ▪️Facebook: http://bit.ly/2XFIIeE ▪️Instagram: http://bit.ly/2UlEoiH ▪️Website: http://bit.ly/2tOl02d