Aubrey Marcus Podcast Reprogram Your Mind with Peter Crone #291
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Jan 13, 2021 
Mind architect Peter Crone explores why arguments become battles to be right, how expectations set us up for disappointment, and why growth can mean letting an old identity fall away. A deeply personal conversation turns toward grief, fear of suffering, and the love that remains after loss.
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Ego's Twisted Pleasure in Being Right
- Ego finds twisted pleasure in being right and punishing self or others.
- This self-righteousness provides a sense of power and control despite suffering consequences.
Ego's Death and Rebirth for Growth
- Ego must die and rebirth for growth, like a Phoenix shedding old selves.
- Resistance to this death comes from fear of losing identity and self-worth.
A Trivial Fight Reveals Inner Children
- Aubrey and his wife prolonged a trivial fight to preserve their identities as being right.
- Their conflict was driven by inner children sulking, not real hurt or disagreement.