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Do you know what the model-minority myth is? The myth promotes an idealized image of Asian Americans as universally successful, hardworking, and problem-free, which sets unrealistic standards and pressures individuals to conform to a narrow definition of success. With values placed on extrinsic motivation (what other people think of you and people-pleasing) and success viewed as status or things; an internal drive to succeed and mental health can often go to the wayside. This conversation is important whether you are a “model minority” or not. When we focus on metrics, perfectionism, and success tied with accomplishments; this can lead any person down a path of unhealthy expectations. When we put too much pressure on outcomes and not the process and societal definitions of success; our children can grow up with a lack of sense of self and anxiety to perform; which is what we commonly see in grown adults who were raised in this sort of environment. I welcome Prachi Gupta (@prachigu) to talk about: ➡️What the model minority myth is ➡️The history of how it came to be ➡️The inspiration behind her best-selling book: “They Called Us Exceptional and Other Lies That Raised Us.” ➡️How the model minority myth has negatively impacted the children who were products of it ➡️Why focusing on perfectionism and metrics is problematic for all children ⭐️Comment PODCAST LINK to get the link to our conversation DMd to you! ⭐️ This book is incredible and this conversation was incredible too. 📚Her book will be available soon in paperback as well📚 Have you listened yet? What were your thoughts? Every Wednesday, we will be posting a snippet of my podcast conversations in-feed for people to engage. Save it, share it, come back to it after you listened. I want to hear what you think! Comment below if you listened or plan to and share this on your stories if you loved
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