Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod 619: The 3 Ego Beliefs That Quietly Run Your Life with Aaron Abke
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Jan 7, 2026 
Aaron Abke, a spiritual teacher and author, dives deep into the unconscious beliefs that govern our lives. He challenges the common perception of ego, presenting it as a source of suffering through three core beliefs: feelings of lack, the idea that happiness is external, and the illusion of being the doer. Abke also explores how these beliefs fuel anxiety and inner conflict, urging listeners to rethink their approach to personal growth and find true peace by accepting life as it is. His insights bridge spirituality with practical wisdom.
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Ego As An Activity Not A Thing
- Aaron Abke defines ego as the mental activity of identifying with form and calls it a false sense of self.
- He argues this verb-like activity causes suffering by creating identities and attachments to outcomes.
The Three Core Beliefs Driving Suffering
- Aaron outlines three core ego beliefs: I am lacking, my happiness is outside, and I am in control.
- He links these beliefs to the mind's endless pursuit of outcomes that produce suffering.
Shift From Doership To Cooperation
- Reframe 'I am the doer' into "I am being lived" or "I am in cooperation" to dissolve egoic control stories.
- Use humility metaphors (dominoes, team, maze) to remember you're part of larger causes, not isolated agents.
