We map a four-sided pyramid of human needs—self, social, material, spiritual—and explore how foundations enable higher aims like purpose and transcendence. Research, culture, and real stories show why ethics, community, and conscious reflection turn values into action and bias into empathy. • defining the four opposing life domains • why foundations like safety and justice come first • evidence from goal research and world cultures • how self leads to social, then to spiritual • in‑group bia...
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We map a four-sided pyramid of human needs—self, social, material, spiritual—and explore how foundations enable higher aims like purpose and transcendence. Research, culture, and real stories show why ethics, community, and conscious reflection turn values into action and bias into empathy. • defining the four opposing life domains • why foundations like safety and justice come first • evidence from goal research and world cultures • how self leads to social, then to spiritual • in‑group bia...
122-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 3-Episode 2; Anticipating Obstacles: The Hidden Power of Negative Thinking
What's on Your Bookshelf?
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4 months ago
122-The Obstacle Is The Way: Part 3-Episode 2; Anticipating Obstacles: The Hidden Power of Negative Thinking
We dive into Ryan Holiday's exploration of "Anticipation" and "The Art of Acquiescence" from his bestseller "The Obstacle is the Way," revealing how planning for failure can actually set you up for success. • Exploring the concept of the "pre-mortem" – envisioning potential failures before they happen • Building resilience through anticipating obstacles rather than being blindsided by them • Using the "What if?" exercise to prepare contingency plans for potential challenges • Learning to sep...
What's on Your Bookshelf?
We map a four-sided pyramid of human needs—self, social, material, spiritual—and explore how foundations enable higher aims like purpose and transcendence. Research, culture, and real stories show why ethics, community, and conscious reflection turn values into action and bias into empathy. • defining the four opposing life domains • why foundations like safety and justice come first • evidence from goal research and world cultures • how self leads to social, then to spiritual • in‑group bia...
