Dave Hughes has a complicated relationship with his ego.

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Performing in prestigious venues around the world, Dave Hughes has solidified himself as one of Australia’s comedy icons, but the journey was (and still is) far from easy.

Joining us in the studio today, Dave vulnerably shares how the burden of feeling unworthy affected his ability to give and receive love.

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.

Hughesy, thank you so much for joining us.

0:00 – Ryan got papped, Hugh got crumpets
7:19 – The failures that lead to success
17:12 – A feeling of general greatness
21:06 – Reckoning with comparison
30:18 – The joy is in the giving
36:03 – Walking the family / work tightrope
41:07 – Humour as a way in
47:56 – You had me at IMAX helmet
56:00 – Ego doesn’t let you enjoy the moment
1:08:10 – Five strategies to let go of ego

If you’d like to watch this full episode on YouTube, follow this link - https://youtu.be/ogE4j-UQIGY

🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:
Kate Langbroek - Love Story - https://bit.ly/44OH66q
Dr Emily - Other People Matter - https://bit.ly/3MqGNZj
Pat Cummins - Love, Loss & Life - https://bit.ly/3MtSgqX
Cate Campbell - Even Olympians Have Depression - https://bit.ly/44TRhXp

🎄Other Xmas Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:
Santa Claus - A Special Vulnerabilitea House - https://bit.ly/48P0X6V
Mrs Claus - Santa’s Better Half - https://bit.ly/44g5M7J
Little Boy Christmas - The Forgotten Son of Mr & Mrs Claus - https://bit.ly/3KHqx5F

📖 Things to read
A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle - https://bit.ly/4rPfS9B

💻Things to look up
Oprah’s series with Eckhart Tolle - https://bit.ly/48vfOo6

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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 & present. 

Dave Hughes has a complicated relationship with his ego.
🎟️&nbsp;Our live show Together Again is on sale! One show left! Tickets here - <a href="https://bit.ly/4mEK9Ep">https://bit.ly/4mEK9Ep</a>
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.
Joining us in the studio today, Dave vulnerably shares how the burden of feeling unworthy affected his ability to give and receive love.
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.
Hughesy, thank you so much for joining us.
0:00 &ndash; Ryan got papped, Hugh got crumpets 7:19 &ndash; The failures that lead to success 17:12 &ndash; A feeling of general greatness 21:06 &ndash; Reckoning with comparison 30:18 &ndash; The joy is in the giving 36:03 &ndash; Walking the family / work tightrope 41:07 &ndash; Humour as a way in 47:56 &ndash; You had me at IMAX helmet 56:00 &ndash; Ego doesn&rsquo;t let you enjoy the moment 1:08:10 &ndash; Five strategies to let go of ego
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>
🫖Other Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:
<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>
🎄Other Xmas Imperfects episodes mentioned in this episode:
<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>
📖&nbsp;Things to read
<ul>
<li>A New Earth, by Eckhart Tolle - <a href="https://bit.ly/4rPfS9B">https://bit.ly/4rPfS9B</a></li>
</ul>
💻Things to look up
<ul>
<li>Oprah&rsquo;s series with Eckhart Tolle - <a href="https://bit.ly/48vfOo6">https://bit.ly/48vfOo6</a></li>
</ul>
🩷To host your own Vulnerabilitea House, (with the new cards!) purchase here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a>
🩵To purchase our journal (or your novel)&nbsp;My Imperfect Life,&nbsp;click here -&nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz">http://bit.ly/4lyuuWz</a>
💌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>
🩵To join our patreon community, A Little More Imperfects, follow this link - <a href="http://bit.ly/4mqunxu">http://bit.ly/4mqunxu</a>
🩷 AND you can subscribe to A Little More Imperfects through Apple Podcasts too, here - <a href="http://bit.ly/4mq5BO5">http://bit.ly/4mq5BO5</a>
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.
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;

We’re all imperfect. On this podcast, founder of The Resilience Project Hugh van Cuylenburg, his good friend Ryan Shelton, and only one of their brothers, Josh van Cuylenburg, talks to a variety of interesting people who vulnerably share their own struggles and imperfections, or expertly pass on their wisdom on the subject of imperfection. Whether it’s in The Vulnerabilitea House, The Academy of Imperfection, or with our very own psychologist, Dr Emily, The Imperfects are here to find some valuable takeaways we can all apply to our own imperfect lives.

Interesting people, allowing themselves to be vulnerable, sharing with us, their imperfect lives.

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