Godsplaining Guestsplaining: Dr. Andrew Abela on Superhabits
Oct 21, 2024
Dr. Andrew Abela, founding dean of the Busch School of Business, shares insights from his book on cultivating 'super habits'—virtues that enhance personal and professional success. He discusses how aligning Christian virtues with business practices leads to true excellence. Dr. Abela explores the revival of traditional virtues through modern psychological insights and the significance of philosophical teachings for contemporary self-help. Listeners will find practical advice on integrating these principles into daily life for deeper personal growth.
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Business and Virtue
- Business success and religious virtue are not opposed; long-term success aligns with human flourishing.
- The Catholic Church supports business success as part of a good earthly life.
Gentle Firmness in My Lai
- Dr. Abela recounts a story about the My Lai Massacre.
- A helicopter pilot's gentle firmness deescalated the violence, demonstrating the virtue's power.
Self-Discipline Challenge
- Self-discipline, or temperance, is the most challenging super habit for young people.
- Without it, one becomes a slave to passions, hindering further growth.