Self-worth should be built by looking within and understanding one's own values rather than internalizing external societal expectations or seeking validation.

“And the most important thing that you can do, I know it sounds kind of generic, is to look within. And I mean really think about, you know, how do I feel about myself? What do I want in life?”

Human value is inherent and fixed because everyone is created in the image of God, rather than being determined by societal usefulness.

“Our value is based on God creating us in his image, on purpose, and for a purpose, in love, by love, and for love.”

True identity and self-worth are not found in temporary achievements or life circumstances, but in one's faith and relationship with God.

“for me personally, I I really had to take time and step back and and look at, well, what is where can I root my identity in where it's not going to be based in something that's temporary, that was never meant to last for all of eternity. And for me personally, Ed, I haven't been able to find an answ”

People should build robust, expansive identities by anchoring their self-worth to their intrinsic 'why' rather than solely to their professional or personal roles.

“what I would recommend is that people build more robust expansive identities. And by this I mean try and anchor your self-identity not simply to what you do, but to why you do that thing.”