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b'We live in a world that puts a premium on being \\u201cauthentic\\u201d and \\u201cshowing your true self.\\u201d\\xa0\\nBut what exactly is your authentic and true self?\\nFor example, is it your natural tendency to be a curmudgeon, or your concerted effort to be kind and generous?\\xa0\\nWhich one is the \\u201creal\\u201d you?\\nMy guest today has grappled with those questions for most of his career as a psychologist, with a focus on personality research. His name is Brian Little and he\\u2019s the author of\\xa0"Me, Myself, and Us: The Science of Personality and the Art of Well-Being,"\\xa0as well as the recently published book,\\xa0"Who Are You, Really?"\\nToday\\xa0on the show, Brian and I have a fascinating discussion on the world of personality science that will leave you wondering who you really are. We begin our conversation discussing the various factors that influence our personalities, including genetics, social environments, and self-direction. Brian then digs into the debate on whether our personalities are set in stone or if they can change, even into old age. We then discuss whether personality tests, like the Myers-Briggs, actually tell you anything about your personality, and if there are better assessments out there.\\xa0\\nWe end our conversation discussing how simply changing environments can change our personalities, how we can willfully change them ourselves, and what the \\u201creal\\u201d you actually is.\\nYou\'re in for an enlightening existential conversation that also provides actionable insights on how you can live a more flourishing life.'