The Game Changing Attorney Podcast with Michael Mogill 369. Your Ego Is Making You Miserable with Cy Wakeman [Encore Edition]
Jun 5, 2025
Cy Wakeman, a workplace drama expert and best-selling author, shares her insights on how ego-driven narratives create self-imposed suffering. She emphasizes the power of gratitude and the importance of self-reflection for true leadership. Alongside Jessica Mogill, Cy introduces three transformative questions to break free from stress and discusses the difference between self-care and self-soothing. Listeners are encouraged to embrace curiosity and set boundaries to foster personal growth and well-being, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
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Ego Fuels Self-Imposed Suffering
- Most suffering is self-imposed through the stories our ego creates around facts.
- The ego feeds on suffering by dragging us away from the present moment where all we need exists.
Three Questions to Set You Free
- Ask yourself three questions to break free from stress: What do I know for sure? What can I do to help? What would greatness look like if I were my best self?
- These questions loosen ego's grip and elevate perspective beyond blame and judgment.
Brain Wiring Fuels Negativity Bias
- Humans are wired for defense and tend to anticipate worst-case scenarios.
- Overusing the primitive ego mind triggers fight or flight responses, overshadowing opportunities to experience pleasure.
