Lesson 1.1: Introduction

Give Up the Ego

How to Overcome Limiting Self Perceptions

We all possess “two selves” in this life. One is our “true self” which has tremendous potential to learn, grow, and obtain genuine happiness. The second is our “ego,” which develops based on our experiences, feedback from others, successes, and failures. In other words, it is a fabrication we carry around with us that isn’t who we really are or could become. This “egoic self” sets bounds and limitations on our lives and can highjack our happiness. Giving up this artificial ego opens our lives to greater growth and more authentic joy.

In the first video in this chapter you will learn more about this principle of “Giving Up the Ego.” In the second video you will learn how various people have done this. In the third video, you will learn how to apply this principle in your work, career, and life.

The sections in the following lessons go as follows:

1.1 Introduction

1.2 The Principle

1.3 The People

1.4 The Practice

1.5 The Science

1.6 The Application

1.7 The Exercises

1.8 Learning Questions

1.9 Bonus Video: Dave Durocher