What if your attachment to being a "good" person is holding you back from actually becoming a better person? In this accessible talk, social psychologist Dolly Chugh explains the puzzling psychology of ethical behavior — like why it's hard to spot your biases and acknowledge mistakes — and shows how the path to becoming better starts with owning your mistakes. "In every other part of our lives, we give ourselves room to grow — except in this one, where it matters most," Chugh says.

Dolly Chugh: How to let go of being a "good" person — and become a better person

How to let go of being a "good" person — and become a better person

Embracing a 'good-ish' persona fosters growth and learning from mistakes, pushing beyond the bounds of being merely 'good'.

The journey to betterment starts with acknowledging the flaws in our 'good person' identity, opening doors to improvement.

Mistaking biases as ethical choices shows how 'good' intentions don't align with impacts, challenging our moral self-view.