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What does it mean?
Individual identity defines one's entire perspective of reality.
In plain terms
My world is defined by who I am.
What can you take from it?
Your perspective is limited by your own experience.

Where it applies

  • self-reflection
  • psychology
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • know yourself
  • expand perspective

Questions to consider

  • How much of your world is actually just your own view?
  • Can you ever step outside your own mind?

Another view

It risks ignoring that reality exists independently of personal perception.

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