Authenticity over Improvement — Master Class Series #7
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Mar 19, 2021
The discussion centers on valuing authenticity over self-improvement, suggesting that true fulfillment lies in understanding who we are. It touches on how labeling children can stifle natural learning, emphasizing the benefits of following genuine interests. Personal anecdotes illustrate that shedding false identities allows for effortless growth. The podcast also highlights a debt collection agency's innovative approach, showcasing how transparency fosters better client relationships and outcomes. Ultimately, it advocates for a journey of self-discovery that leads to a richer, more meaningful life.
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Authenticity as a Process
Authenticity is an endless, evolving spiral of self-discovery, not a fixed destination.
It's a process focused on the present, not a means to an end, like a river's natural flow.
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The Musk Deer Parable
The musk deer searches for a captivating scent, only to realize it originates from itself.
This parable illustrates how self-improvement often distracts us from the true source of what we seek: ourselves.
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Authenticity vs. Improvement
Self-improvement is conditional, seeking external validation, while authenticity is unconditional self-acceptance.
Executives often reach success but remain unhappy, highlighting the emptiness of improvement without self-love.
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A Guide to Creating Organizations Inspired by the Next Stage of Human Consciousness
Frederic Laloux
In this book, Frederic Laloux explores the evolution of organizational models through history, identifying five stages of development: Red, Amber, Orange, Green, and Teal. The Teal stage, which is the focus of the book, is characterized by self-management, wholeness, and evolutionary purpose. Laloux provides detailed case studies of pioneer organizations that have adopted these principles, demonstrating how these new models can lead to more soulful, purposeful, and productive organizations. The book also discusses the broader implications of these changes, including potential shifts in consumerism, monetary systems, and global communities[1][2][4].
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Milan Kundera
Set in Czechoslovakia during the 1968 Prague Spring and its aftermath, 'The Unbearable Lightness of Being' follows the lives of Tomáš, a surgeon and serial adulterer; Tereza, his wife; Sabina, Tomáš's mistress and an artist; and Franz, Sabina's lover. The novel delves into philosophical themes such as the concept of 'lightness' versus 'heaviness', drawing from the ideas of Nietzsche and Parmenides. It explores the characters' experiences with love, sex, loyalty, and betrayal, all set against the political turmoil of the time. The story examines the human condition, the search for meaning and happiness, and the consequences of the choices made by the characters[2][3][5].
When we consider how we want life to be in the future we often create a list of things that we have to improve about ourselves. Yet we rarely consider that we could succeed in “improving” every aspect of our lives, and by doing so, completely lose touch with who we are and what we want. What if learning who we are creates a future far better than what we think we want? What if it creates a future better than we could imagine?
"I will watch people and if they are just following their intuition, they will just pick the next thing. This is what we do, when we are just following our nature. My nature, my authenticity improved me in ways I didn't even know were happening."
When we consider how we want life to be in the future, we often create a list of things that we have to improve about ourselves. Yet, we rarely consider that we can succeed in improving every aspect of our lives and by doing so, completely lose touch with who we are and what we want. What if learning who we are creates a future far better than what we think we want? What if it creates a future better than what we could imagine? Today's episode is about valuing authenticity over improvement.
The Art of Accomplishment 
