TED: The benefits of not being a jerk to yourself | Dan Harris

The speaker shares their experience with a 360 review, revealing both strengths and weaknesses. They discuss their journey from skepticism to embracing meditation, which helped manage anxiety. Despite improvements, the review highlighted areas for growth, prompting further self-improvement efforts. The speaker emphasizes the importance of self-love and kindness, offering practical techniques to enhance these qualities. They argue that self-care positively impacts relationships and societal issues, advocating for love as a skill that can be developed.

What is the primary purpose of a 360 review?

• To determine eligibility for a promotion

• To assess financial performance

• To provide a panoramic view of one's strengths and weaknesses

• To evaluate an employee's technical skills

What event led the speaker to start practicing meditation?

• A meditation retreat he attended

• A book he read about meditation

• A panic attack on live television

• A recommendation from a friend

What were some of the criticisms the speaker received in his 360 review?

• Being overly optimistic

• Being too lenient with staff

• Lacking technical skills

• Being emotionally guarded and self-centered

What type of meditation did the speaker practice during his silent retreat?

• Zen meditation

• Loving-kindness meditation

• Transcendental meditation

• Mindfulness meditation

What realization did the speaker have about his personal demons during meditation?

• They were a sign of weakness

• They were unique to him

• They were ancient fear-based programs

• They were incurable

According to the speaker, what is the 'toilet vortex'?

• A new age concept

• A type of feedback in the 360 review

• A negative spiral of self-criticism and misery

• A meditation technique

What does the speaker suggest is the key to improving relationships with others?

• Increasing productivity

• Practicing self-love and compassion

• Avoiding conflict

• Being more assertive

What is the speaker's view on the term 'love'?

• It is too broad to be useful

• It is a skill that can be trained

• It is a fixed trait

• It is only applicable to romantic relationships

What practice does the speaker recommend for countering the inner critic?

• Ignoring negative thoughts

• Practicing loving-kindness meditation

• Engaging in self-criticism

• Seeking external validation

What does the speaker mean by 'upping your love game'?

• Achieving financial success

• Winning more arguments

• Becoming more romantic

• Improving self-compassion and relationships