How to build your identity and get s*** done.
The String of Pearls Theory:
The String of Pearls Theory:
Stutz is a 2022 Netflix documentary directed by actor Jonah Hill that takes a deep dive into the life and teachings of his therapist, Dr. Phil Stutz.
It is exceptional in its exploration of a variety of tools and frameworks on life and career.
It is exceptional in its exploration of a variety of tools and frameworks on life and career.
One theory covered: the String of Pearls.
Stutz draws a string of pearls on a paper.
Each "pearl" is an action, with each action having equal value.
No action is more or less valuable than any otherโall actions are to be celebrated as an important part of creating the string.
Stutz draws a string of pearls on a paper.
Each "pearl" is an action, with each action having equal value.
No action is more or less valuable than any otherโall actions are to be celebrated as an important part of creating the string.
The important point here is just creating an identity around taking the action:
"I am the person that puts the next pearl on the string.โ
"I am the person that puts the next pearl on the string.โ
The point:
No action is completely perfectโno action is completely imperfect.
Every action has the same value.
Every action is a pearl on your long, ever-expanding string of life.
No action is completely perfectโno action is completely imperfect.
Every action has the same value.
Every action is a pearl on your long, ever-expanding string of life.
Lesson: Each and every single day, add one perfectly imperfect pearl to your string.
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Highly recommend watching Stutz solo (or with your partner).
Bring a notepad and pen, because itโs filled with interesting insights.
Let me know what you think!
Bring a notepad and pen, because itโs filled with interesting insights.
Let me know what you think!
A key part of the String of Pearls:
Donโt put too much pressure on yourself for any single action to be transformative.
That pressure often leads to paralysis.
Just take action.
Donโt put too much pressure on yourself for any single action to be transformative.
That pressure often leads to paralysis.
Just take action.
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