The Dark Side of Self-Optimization

 

Everywhere you look, someone is offering a way to become a better version of yourself. Track your sleep. Optimize your morning. Measure your progress. Build better habits. And if you’re still not where you want to be, maybe you just haven’t found the right system. At first glance, much of this sounds reasonable. Sleep matters. Exercise matters. Habits can change lives. But somewhere along the way, a different question begins to emerge: when does the pursuit of improvement become the feeling that who you are right now is never quite enough? In this episode of Transition Radio Show, “The Dark Side of Self-Optimization,” we explore the promises and pressures of a culture that keeps asking us to become more productive, more disciplined, and more efficient. And we ask a question that may matter more than any measurement of progress: who gets to define better? Transition Radio Show Tired of the same old narratives? Join The Cummings, your hosts and show coordinators, as they delve into real-world issues and discuss tangible, actionable solutions fearlessly. This isn't just talk—it's your chance to break free from the programming. Catch us live and be part of the change every Tuesday at 6:30 PM MST. Help Us Spread The Message Of Love DONATE ➜ PayPal.me/RitzC1964 DONATE ➜Zelle: ritzcummings@yahoo.com Become a Patreon➜https://www.patreon.com/TransitionRadioShow For as little as 10 dollars a month, you can support the show. Enslaved the single on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2c9kru1D3bG6ModrYcB1fD?si=3hoSGK_YQe-C2xAf9nzDDw Listen to my music on iTunes and Spotify https://music.apple.com/nz/artist/mark-angelo-cummings/1861655660 https://open.spotify.com/track/4fVxHlu5xwdDL0muZBQt6d?si=8e9510f6f4c14866&nd=1&dlsi=93dcf1c99a3c47cc https://transitionradio.blogspot.com/ Show email: transitionradioshow@gmail.com Backup: https://odysee.com/@TransitionRadioshow:6 Watch. Think. Decide for yourself.