

Weekend Conversations: Meeting Your Super Villain
Oct 4, 2025
Discover the concept of 'Super Villains'—people who embody values that clash with your own. Learn how these encounters can illuminate what truly matters to you. Explore the 'anti-value test' to identify your core beliefs and see how fictional characters can reveal deep-seated values. Delve into the dynamics of relationships with opposing values and how to navigate tension gracefully. Finally, gain practical tips for managing interactions with those who violate your values, fostering emotional boundaries while promoting self-awareness.
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Find Values By Noticing What Angers You
- The anti-value test reveals core values by identifying what behavior angers you most.
- Robert Glazer shows how the inverse of a triggering behavior points to your top values.
Use The Electric-Fence Test
- Test potential core values by imagining their opposite and seeing if it truly disturbs you.
- Use the 'electric fence' feeling as proof a value matters deeply to you.
Party Experiment Reveals Deep Values
- Robert describes inventing an opposite character at a party to watch people's reactions.
- Their facial tightening reveals long-standing core values tied to upbringing.