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Know Yourself: The Foundation for a Meaningful
LifePart 2
M4L 2013 Lesson 2
© Paul T. P. Wong
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Overview
A brief review of the last lessonBeware of sources of self-deception
Accept the duality of personality
Understand & accept our true selves
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You can make your life better when you become a
better person.
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The best way to be your best self is to improve yourself
from inside out.
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Start the process of self-discovery.
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Sources of Self-Deception
Unconscious motives & memoriesOur story-telling nature – we live by the story we tell and retell
Self-serving and positive biases Irrational & dysfunctional beliefs
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A low self-esteem can create problems.
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The Duality of Human Nature
Lower Self Higher Self
MECompetitionResentment
PrideMaterialism
Egotism
WECooperationForgiveness
HumilitySpiritualism
Altruism
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You are both Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.
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Reason vs. Pleasures & Drunkenness
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We all have seeds of self destruction.
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What is your inner demon?
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We are our own worst enemies.
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Self-deception is self-destructive.
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Only by overcoming our own demons can we become
whole.
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The journey of self-discovery is a journey of spiritual
transformation
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You can’t fully live until you assume full responsibility of
your own life.
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Self-worth depends on acceptance of your true self.
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Above all, discover your true self.
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Find authentic happiness through finding your true
self & singularity.
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Public Self
Multiple Selves
Perceived Self
Ideal SelfTrue
Self
Video
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Knowing yourself means:
Become aware of your own self-deception
Confront and relate to your inner demons
Manage the duality of your personality
Discover your uniqueness and true self-identify
Move towards your ideal self