Dave Hughes - Me, Myself & Ego

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<p>Dave Hughes has a complicated relationship with his ego.</p> <p>Performing in prestigious venues around the world, Dave Hughes has solidified himself as one of Australia&rsquo;s comedy icons, but the journey was (and still is) far from easy.</p> <p>Joining us in the studio today, Dave vulnerably shares how the burden of feeling unworthy affected his ability to give and receive love.</p> <p>Dave chats to Ryan about how much he has struggled with comparison, both with others, and the success of his past self, and the role that ego plays in never being able to turn down an opportunity.</p> <p>Hughesy, thank you so much for joining us.</p> <p>0:00 &ndash; Ryan got papped, Hugh got crumpets<br>7:19 &ndash; The failures that lead to success<br>17:12 &ndash; A feeling of general greatness<br>21:06 &ndash; Reckoning with comparison<br>30:18 &ndash; The joy is in the giving<br>36:03 &ndash; Walking the family / work tightrope<br>41:07 &ndash; Humour as a way in<br>47:56 &ndash; You had me at IMAX helmet<br>56:00 &ndash; Ego doesn&rsquo;t let you enjoy the moment<br>1:08:10 &ndash; Five strategies to let go of ego</p> <p>If you&rsquo;d like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - <a href="https://youtu.be/ogE4j-UQIGY" data-stringify-link="https://youtu.be/ogE4j-UQIGY" data-sk="tooltip_parent">https://youtu.be/ogE4j-UQIGY</a></p> <p>🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li>Kate Langbroek - Love Story - <a href="https://bit.ly/44OH66q">https://bit.ly/44OH66q</a></li> <li>Dr Emily - Other People Matter - <a href="https://bit.ly/3MqGNZj">https://bit.ly/3MqGNZj</a></li> <li>Pat Cummins - Love, Loss &amp; Life - <a href="https://bit.ly/3MtSgqX">https://bit.ly/3MtSgqX</a></li> <li>Cate Campbell - Even Olympians Have Depression - <a href="https://bit.ly/44TRhXp">https://bit.ly/44TRhXp</a></li> </ul> <p>🎄Other Xmas Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <li>Santa Claus - A Special Vulnerabilitea House - <a href="https://bit.ly/48P0X6V">https://bit.ly/48P0X6V</a></li> <li>Mrs Claus - Santa&rsquo;s Better Half - <a href="https://bit.ly/44g5M7J">https://bit.ly/44g5M7J</a></li> <li>Little Boy Christmas - The Forgotten Son of Mr &amp; Mrs Claus - <a href="https://bit.ly/3KHqx5F">https://bit.ly/3KHqx5F</a></li> </ul> <p>📖&nbsp;Things to read</p> <ul> <li>A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle - <a href="https://bit.ly/4rPfS9B">https://bit.ly/4rPfS9B</a></li> </ul> <p>💻Things to look up</p> <ul> <li>Oprah&rsquo;s series with Eckhart Tolle - <a href="https://bit.ly/48vfOo6">https://bit.ly/48vfOo6</a></li> </ul> <p>🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, (with the new cards!) purchase here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a></p> <p>🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel)&nbsp;<em>My Imperfect Life,</em>&nbsp;click here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a></p> <p>💌Join 3,000+ people getting our takeaways and favourite moments from this episode in our weekly newsletter -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/45NyQDy">http://bit.ly/45NyQDy</a></p> <p>🩵To join our patreon community, <em>A Little More Imperfects,</em> follow this link - <a href="http://bit.ly/4mqunxu">http://bit.ly/4mqunxu</a></p> <p>🩷 AND you can subscribe to <em>A Little More Imperfects</em> through Apple Podcasts too, here - <a href="http://bit.ly/4mq5BO5">http://bit.ly/4mq5BO5</a></p> <p>The Imperfects is not a licensed mental health service and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, treatment or assessment. The advice given in this episode is general in nature, but if you&rsquo;re struggling, please see a healthcare professional, or call lifeline on 13 11 14.</p> <p>The Imperfects acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, as the traditional owners of the land on which this podcast was recorded and we extend our respects to elders past &amp; present.&nbsp;</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>