All It Takes Is A Goal ATG 215: The Fix: How to Stop Getting in Your Own Way with Ian Morgan Cron
Ian Morgan Cron, a bestselling author, psychotherapist, and Enneagram expert, discusses his new book, The Fix. He reveals how the Twelve Steps can guide anyone feeling stuck, not just those in recovery. The conversation touches on the challenges of workaholism, the need for vulnerability in mental health, and how self-awareness through the Enneagram can lead to transformation. Ian emphasizes the importance of literary influences on personal growth and invites listeners to explore their own emotional healing through connection and authentic narratives.
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The Big Ache
- People seek attachments to escape discomfort and fill a void.
- Everyone experiences existential emptiness, which can lead to addiction.
Modern Addiction
- Brene Brown suggests we are the most addicted cohort in history.
- Modern technology, loneliness, and corporate strategies contribute to this.
Addicted to the Past
- People fixate on past suffering, organizing their identity around it.
- They assign meanings to experiences, sometimes inaccurately, to feel in control.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Illusions of Literary Success
02:30 • 14min
Democratizing Mental Health and Vulnerability
16:31 • 10min
The Addictive Nature of Workaholism
26:10 • 7min
Workaholism and the Journey to Recovery
33:11 • 8min
Navigating Personal Growth Through Relationships and Workbooks
40:57 • 4min
Literary Influences on Personal Growth
44:40 • 8min
New seeds of contemplation
Thomas Merton
This book is a revised and expanded version of Merton's earlier work 'Seeds of Contemplation'. It consists of thirty-nine short 'seeds' intended to nurture a deeply contemplative and mystical dimension in our lives. Merton defines contemplation as 'life itself, fully awake, fully active, fully aware that it is alive,' emphasizing the importance of spiritual wonder and awareness of the reality of the Source. The book covers various subjects, including faith, the night of the senses, and renunciation, and invites readers to engage in a conscious and loving contact with God[2][4][5].
The Enneagram Primer
The Enneagram Primer
Ian Morgan Cron
The Story of You
An Enneagram Journey to Becoming Your True Self
Ian Morgan Cron
Finish
Give Yourself the Gift of Done
Jon Acuff
In 'Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done', Jon Acuff addresses the common struggle of not completing what one starts. He identifies perfectionism as the primary barrier to achieving goals and provides counterintuitive strategies to overcome it. Acuff suggests cutting goals in half to make them more achievable, eliminating secret rules that hinder progress, and emphasizing the importance of having fun in the process, which he argues can increase success by 43%. The book offers insights and practical advice on managing perfectionist tendencies, avoiding procrastination, and maintaining a focus on completion rather than perfection[1][3][4].
Chasing Francis
Chasing Francis
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Ian Cron
The Road back to you
Ian Morgan Cron
Suzanne Stabile
This book uses the Enneagram, an ancient personality typing system, to help readers understand themselves and others better. It combines practical advice with Christian spirituality to foster deeper self-awareness, compassion for others, and a stronger connection with God. The authors provide introductions to each Enneagram type, questions to help identify one's number, and steps to pursue deeper self-awareness, making the Enneagram accessible and applicable in daily life.
Say Nothing
A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
Ariel Font Prades
Patrick Radden Keefe
The book delves into the bitter conflict in Northern Ireland and its aftermath, focusing on the lives of key figures such as Dolours Price, Brendan Hughes, Gerry Adams, and Jean McConville's children. It explores the civil rights movement, the Provisional IRA's bombing campaign, the 1981 hunger strike, the peace process, and the post-conflict struggle to understand crimes like McConville's murder. The narrative also incorporates the Belfast Project, a secret oral history endeavor that collected stories from former IRA members. The book is a panoramic history that captures the complexities and tragic consequences of the Troubles[1][2][5].
Soundtracks
The Surprising Solution to Overthinking
Jon Acuff
In 'Soundtracks,' Jon Acuff explores how overthinking hinders our potential and offers a proven plan to change overthinking from a problem into a superpower. The book introduces the concept of 'soundtracks' as the repetitive thoughts that shape our perceptions. Acuff provides practical strategies, such as creating personalized playlists of empowering soundtracks and using daily affirmations, to replace negative thoughts with positive ones. He emphasizes the importance of controlling our thoughts and gathering evidence to support positive thinking. The book is based on a study involving 10,000 participants and offers tools to help readers rewire their thought processes and achieve their goals.
Falling Upward
A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life
Richard Rohr
In 'Falling Upward,' Richard Rohr divides human life into two halves. The first half is about building a life, achieving success, and establishing an identity. The second half, often misunderstood as a period of decline, is actually a journey of spiritual growth, contentment, and deeper understanding. Rohr argues that spiritual maturity is achieved not by avoiding failures and sufferings but by embracing them as necessary steps towards true self-discovery and union with God. The book offers practical guidance on transitioning from the outer tasks of the first half of life to the inner tasks of the second half, emphasizing the importance of integrity, love, and non-dualistic thinking[2][3][5].
Finding meaning in the second half of life
James Hollis
James Hollis's "Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life" is a seminal work exploring the psychological and spiritual transitions of midlife. Hollis delves into the challenges and opportunities of this transformative period, emphasizing the importance of confronting one's shadow self and embracing personal growth. The book offers a framework for navigating the complexities of aging, loss, and the search for purpose. It encourages readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, leading to a more authentic and fulfilling life. Hollis's insights are both insightful and practical, providing guidance for those seeking meaning and purpose in their later years.
The Brothers Karamazov
Larissa Volokhonsky
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Richard Pevear
Set in 19th-century Russia, 'The Brothers Karamazov' is a novel that delves into the lives of the Karamazov family, focusing on the three brothers—Dmitri, Ivan, and Alyosha—and their complex relationships with their father, Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov. The novel is a murder mystery, a courtroom drama, and an exploration of erotic rivalry, faith, doubt, and reason. It examines the human psyche, moral dilemmas, and the search for meaning in a world fraught with suffering and uncertainty. The story revolves around the murder of Fyodor Pavlovich and the subsequent trial of Dmitri, accused of the crime, while exploring deeper themes of Russian life, social and spiritual striving, and the clash between faith and reason[2][5][4].
All It Takes Is a Goal
Jon Acuff
Jon Acuff's "All It Takes Is a Goal" provides a practical and insightful approach to goal setting, emphasizing the importance of setting the right goals and developing strategies to achieve them. Acuff challenges readers to move beyond vague aspirations and create specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. He offers a step-by-step process for defining goals, breaking them down into manageable steps, and staying motivated throughout the process. The book also addresses common obstacles to goal achievement, such as procrastination and self-doubt, providing readers with tools and techniques to overcome these challenges. It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their goal-setting skills and achieve their aspirations.
The Fix, How the 12 Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down and Out, and Everyone in Between
Ian Morgan Cron
Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery
Ian Morgan Cron
Jayber Crow
a novel
Wendell Berry
The Gift of Being Yourself
David Benner
What if the key to real transformation has been hiding in plain sight?
In this episode, I sit down with Ian Morgan Cron—bestselling author, psychotherapist, and Enneagram expert—to talk about his brand-new book, The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between.
We dive into why the 12 Steps aren’t just for people in recovery, how they offer a practical roadmap for anyone feeling stuck, and how self-awareness (with a little help from the Enneagram) can be a game-changer. If you’re tired of trying to change and getting nowhere, this episode just might be the fix you’ve been looking for.
Ian’s Book List:
The Brother’s Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky
New Seeds of Contemplation by Thomas Merton
The Gift of Being Yourself by David Benner
Jayber Crow by Wendell Berry
Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe
Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life by James Hollis
Falling Upward by Richard Rohr
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