Josh TrentIdentity Transformation Architect and award winning Host of the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast—a decade-strong show with over 750 episodes and 15M downloads.

See Both Sides: Transcend Your Morals and Pride #shorts

4 Aug 2026 · 1 min

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In this short philosophical monologue, the speaker argues that striving for one‑sided perfection is futile; true perfection comes from integrating both sides of any issue. Pride is presented as a moral‑licensing mechanism: when we achieve something we feel proud of, we unconsciously grant ourselves permission to indulge in behaviors we would otherwise deem shameful. The speaker urges listeners to broaden their awareness beyond indoctrinated religious or political morals, adopting a global or inter‑continental perspective that allows them to see both sides simultaneously. By doing so, we can liberate ourselves from moral hypocrisy and the limiting effects of pride.

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If we're trying to get to be one-sided individuals, we'll have futility. And many people have subordinated themselves to that idea and think that perfection is one-sidedness when the perfection is the two sides simultaneously, the benefit of both sides. So when we're proud, we're making an assumption that we have done something according to some moral hypocrisy that we've subordinated to more advantage than disadvantage. So we have to broaden our awareness and have a global view or an inter— intercontinental view to really transcend some of the mores that we've been indoctrinated by, by sometimes religious or political means. So actually taking the time to see both sides simultaneously liberates us from it. But pride has a moral licensing effect associated with it. The moment you do something you're proud of, you automatically unconsciously give yourself permission to do something you're ashamed of. You go out and work out, get your abs in shape and get your chest up and get your arms really looking good. And you give yourself permission to eat more, drink more, and have more chocolate that night, as an example.