Where does the voice come from? This film asks three people to trace their own self-criticism back to its beginning, and the answers are different in every detail and the same in shape. One learned early that being the smart kid was how you got seen, and that at home, performing well was the surest way to keep the peace. One grew up amid a great deal of violence and poverty, in a family that taught by command. One learned very early that there was something about himself his father would not accept, and decided that if he could be perfect in every way, he could never be disowned. He struggled badly at school, took that to mean he was not very smart, and was not very kind to himself. Danielle LaPorte names the message underneath all of it. We are born into some version of original sin. If it does not come from religion it comes from school, or family, or a feed, and it says the same thing: you are not enough, no matter what you do. Not thin enough, not rich enough, not accomplished enough, not zen enough. Whichever direction you run, it is never enough. Rick Hanson, a clinical psychologist working where brain science meets contemplative practice, is clear about what to do with that. Most of us know we judge ourselves too much, and most of us have no idea how deep it runs. There is a place for healthy remorse. But we do not need to tear ourselves down. In the short run, harsh self-criticism might improve performance. Over time, it wears us down. And the people who sustain excellence across a whole career, he observes, do not usually beat themselves up. They guide themselves instead. Want to go deeper? Join Sounds True One for more 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