Podcast appearances and mentions of nathaniel brandon

On today's episode, stand-up comedian and current Voice Inside Your Head, KRYSTYNA HUTCHINSON, dives into the following high-hanging topics:Wish you were here, Brandon Boyd A blank iPhone screen turned 911 call turned even worse than that FCKBOI THEATER: Never Ending StoryThe ghost of RoyIrish boyfriends A reading from Nathaniel Brandon's The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem all about living purposefully. To hear full chapter readings of The 6 Pillars and get access to weekly group Share-apy via zoom, sign up for my Patreon! If you have the funds, HERE is the GoFundMe link for my friend

Shhhh....listen to that.... (silence). If you're listening, but don't hear anything, that's the Sound of Silence (hello darkness my old friend..) Ok, I'll spare you my homage to Simon and Garfunkel (one of my favorite all time groups), but the message in today's podcast is about getting quiet to hear what the universe is whispering to you. Our guest, Elaine Glass, has written a book called "Get Quiet" which is about her own transformational journey inspired by the structure of a classical labyrinth. In this book, Elaine draws on her own experiences and client transformations to clearly illuminate the path to reconnect with one's body, soul, and the universal forces around all of us, to enable each one of us to live a more joyful and purposeful life. But, what if you're like us?! We have a hard time getting quiet and like living out loud! But, in this context, Elaine is talking about taking the time to slow down, to be present, to LISTEN to the universe and it is even HARDER for me to slow my pace than turn my volume down!

This Episode is sponsored by The Catalyst Community, a membership for Ambitious Procrastinators in Mid-Life. To learn more visit Petrakolber.com/join This weeks show is all about how to take confident actions before we actually "feel" confident. I'm also trying something new this week. At the end of the show I'll be asking 5 questions to help you tap into your inner coach. These questiones are desgined to be done while walking or moving and I've added some music to keep you company. Confidence is something that I never thought I would be known for teaching, considering my own struggles with it as a child. Growing up, I was riddled with anxiety and self-doubt, always feeling like I didn't measure up. It wasn't until I encountered a group of confident Americans in my late teens that I realized there was a different way of being in the world. Confidence, I've come to learn, is not something we are born with but rather something we can nurture and strengthen over time. It's like a muscle that requires daily practice and intentional effort.  Here are three key takeaways from this episode that I believe can truly make a difference in your journey towards confidence: Actions of Confidence Always Come Before Feelings of Confidence: One of the most powerful insights shared in this episode is that confidence is not a destination but a journey. It's about who you are becoming along the way. Remember, actions of confidence always come before feelings of confidence. It's through taking action, practicing, failing, and learning that we truly strengthen our confidence muscle. The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: We talk about the pillars of self-esteem outlined by Nathaniel Brandon in his book "The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem." These pillars include living consciously, self-acceptance, self-responsibility, self-assertiveness, living purposefully, and personal integrity. Reflecting on these pillars can help us understand how to nurture our self-belief and build a strong foundation of confidence. Visualizing Confidence and Taking Empowering Actions: Visualizing what confidence looks like in a specific area of your life and taking empowering actions can be transformative. By supporting yourself through self-care, positive self-talk, and surrounding yourself with uplifting individuals, you can boost your confidence and step into your full potential. Bonus Free Confidence Quick Start: A seven-day email series designed to boost your self-confidence, a key factor in overcoming procrastination. Sign Up Here Stay in Touch With Petra Instagram Facebook

In today's Daily Mind Medicine, @taylorawelch delves into the importance of mindfulness and timely actions for boosting self-esteem and confidence. Drawing insights from Nathaniel Brandon's 'The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, ' Taylor emphasizes the detrimental effects of procrastination on self-worth and provides actionable strategies to overcome delays and take charge of personal growth. Discover how immediate action can lead to a positive spiral of increased confidence and productivity in this enlightening discussion.

Self-esteem has implications in eating disorder recovery, and this episode explores some of those -- including self-compassion, connection, competence, comparison, social expectations, shame, and even anger! Tune in for this nuanced conversation about self-esteem (and self-worth, by extension) with topics including: What comes first -- low self-esteem or disordered eating behaviors? The relationship between safety, shame, and self esteem (especially in restrictive behaviors) The role of creativity (for Stef) and self-compassion (for Sarah) Addressing the expectations we have of ourselves The momentum of self-esteem when it interacts with other concepts (like consistency) "Pinterest Moms" as a gateway to Stef's self esteem rehabilitation Social covert pressure vs overt pressure  Competence for self-esteem for self worth The Five C's of self-esteem in research The role of Joy (and rethinking "joy") Are glimmers the opposite of triggers?  Six Pillars of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Brandon (book) Self esteem vs self worth Tickets to Brighton Event on May 20 Tickets to Bournemouth Nervous System Retreat on May 23 Join the LAD Membership Community HERE Life After Diets on Instagram The LAD Website Email us @ lifeafterdietspodcast@gmail.com ---- Stefanie's Website Stefanie on Instagram Stef's Body Image Webinar + Workbook ---- Sarah's website Sarah's YouTube Channel Sarah's book, I Can't Stop Eating, is available on Amazon

313: People who “yes-butt” you. People who resist exposure. Does God exist? Does the “self” exist? How to you justify Ellis?  "Should" we care about Putin's war on Ukraine? " 1. Rhonda asks: How can you respond to someone who yes-butts you? 2. Thomas asks: Do we have a self? Does God exist? 3. Thomas also asks: Ellis said we should upset ourselves over someone else's problems, but how about Putin, and Russia? Note: The answers below were generated prior to the podcast, and the information provided on the live podcast may be richer and different in a number of ways. 1. Rhonda asks: How can you respond to someone who yes-butts you? David's Reply Thanks, Rhonda. We can demonstrate this with Matt on the podcast recording later today! Matt's Reply: The answer is to fall back to Empathy and try to see how we are creating the problem.  For example, when we are giving advice, we may have fallen into a trap, in which we are getting ahead of their resistance and would want to get behind it. As often happens, the question, and its answer, went in an unexpected direction. Rhonda, like many therapists, noticed that one of her social anxiety patients was subtly resisting exposure—facing her fears. Matt and Rhonda model how to respond to patients who keep putting off the exposure. This answer illustrates how therapists and the general public alike can improve your use of the Five Secrets of Effective Communication (LINK) with the use of “Deliberate Practice,” with role reversals and immediate feedback on your technique. Rhonda starts with a low grade, and then rapidly achieves an A grade! Click here for the Five Secrets of Effective Communication 2. Thomas asks: Do we have a self? Does God exist? Thank you for giving me your time and attention. I appreciate it, even if we don't agree. I have talked about whether or not God and the self exist. David Hume made the argument about not having a self, only perception. Of course, questions arise if we don't have a “self.” Thomas Thomas also comments on Nathaniel Brandon: Why do we use the words who? Him? Her? He she they.?? I certainly don't believe Nathaniel Brandon's horseshit. He talks about a teenage self, a father self, and a child self And all that is just horseshit. But do we have any self? David's response: Hi Thomas, Thanks for your question! You ask, “But do we have any self?” You ask about God, too. People have been asking for my chapter on the “Death of the Self,” and my efforts to debunk the idea of a “self.” I have not had the time and motivation to bring that chapter back to life, since it is so hard for people to “get” what I've been trying to say, which is exactly what Wittgenstein and the Buddha were trying to say. But I will try to share one idea with you, in the hopes that it might make sense. As I have previously suggested, these questions about some “self” or “God” have no meaning. For example, how about this question: ‘What would it look like if someone had no ‘self?' What, exactly, are we talking about? I know what this question means: “So you think Henry is too high on himself.” This means that we think some person named Henry is arrogant or narcissistic, something like that, and we want to know if someone agrees with us. I understand this question, it makes sense. There is a distinct difference between people who are quite humble and folks who are overly impressed with themselves. So, we are talking and using words in a way that has meaning and makes sense. However, I cannot answer the following question because it does not make any sense to me: “Does Henry have a ‘self'?” So, this question, to me, is language that is out of gear, like a car in neutral gear. No matter how hard you press on the accelerator, it will not move forward or backward. If you cannot “see” or “grasp” the difference between my examples of a meaningful question and a nonsensical non-question, that's okay. In my experience, few people can grasp or “get” this. But to me, the difference is quite obvious. Is it okay if I use your email as a somewhat edited “Ask David?” I can change your name if you prefer. I don't think people will “get” my answer, but hope springs eternal! David Matt's Response Many brilliant minds have addressed this question in more eloquent and thorough ways than I could, including the Stanford-trained neurologist and philosopher, Sam Harris, in his book, ‘Free Will' and Jay Garfield in his book, ‘Losing Ourselves' There's very little I can say, about this topic, that hasn't been said more eloquently by individuals like these and many others. Meanwhile, I'm glad that this question has arisen on the podcast because I see clinical utility in the implications of this question, including in the treatment of depression, anxiety, anger, narcissistic pride and relationship problems. For example, I might be thinking, ‘I'm so mad at my (bad) self for eating all those cookies'.  Or, I'm so proud of myself for making a million dollars'.  I might start to think I deserve more, because of my special self and feel superior and angry, ‘that persons (bad self) shouldn't have cut me off in traffic!'. When we take the ‘self' out of the equation, we realize that these thoughts don't make sense.  If our brains are just following the laws of physics, without any self, jumping in there to influence the process, then we couldn't have done differently, with the brains we had, and neither could anyone else. Hence, the idea that people have ‘selves', which can be good or bad, make decisions and the like, is a setup for suffering.  In the cookie example, I would have to train my brain, through practice with therapy methods, to develop a different set of habits, rewiring of my brain, to reach for a salad rather than a cookie.  I can't simply insist that my ‘self' rewire my brain for me.  I'd have to practice and do my TEAM therapy homework! Anger and Narcissism are some of the hardest-to-defeat problems.  However, realizing other people are simply doing what their brains are programmed to do, takes away the anger and blame.  Just like we wouldn't hold a grudge for years against a wild animal that bit us, we could also forgive and accept a person who bit us.   and we can't feel unnecessarily superior or proud of our ‘self' if we accomplish something wonderful, because we don't' have a ‘self' that did those things, just a brain and the right environment, neither of which we can take credit for. This approach is called ‘reattribution' in TEAM, which is useful for defeating ‘self-blame' and ‘other (self) blame'. Here are some other methods to leverage the no-self concept and free your mind of this hazardous way of thinking: 1. Experimental Technique:  Try to define what a ‘self' is.  Then conduct an experiment to see whether the self is capable of doing the things you think it can do.  For example, can your ‘self' stop understanding the words you are seeing on this page?  Or does your brain helplessly decipher the shapes of these letters into meaningful sounds and language?  Can your self exert its free will to decide to focus exclusively on one thing for one minute, like your breath or a point on the wall?    It can't.  If your self can't do such simple tasks, what can it do?  One can see meditation as a kind of ‘experiment' to see whether our ‘self' is calling the shots, using its free will, or if our brains are just doing what brains do. 2. Socratic Questioning: You can ask questions that can't be answered to show that the ‘self' is more like a ‘unicorn' than a cat.  For example, how big is the ‘self'?  What's it made of? Where is it located?  Can you see it on a MRI?  No radiologist has ever visualized a ‘self' and you probably realize you can't answer these questions, any more than you can, ‘what do Unicorns like to eat?', bringing us closer to understanding that it's probably a made up thing. 3. Examine the Evidence: What evidence is there that there's a Self?  What evidence is there that there is no self? On the latter side, Consider Occam's Razor, which suggests that the better hypothesis is the simpler one which still explains the observations.  One hypothesis is we have a brain generating consciousness.  Another hypothesis is that we have a brain that generates consciousness and a self that is having those experiences, operating the brain.  Based on Occam's Razor, the better hypothesis is the former, that we have a brain creating consciousness. 4. Outcome Resistance: People get scared off by the idea that there's no self or free will, that their brain is making decisions, without a self intervening.  In Christian Tradition, for example, Thomas Aquinas essentially invented the concept of ‘free will' so that God's punishment of Adam and Eve could be explained, morally. Otherwise, God would seem rather cruel, to create a system where he knew that would happen.  This is an example of how ‘free will' and the ‘self' are linked to blame and anger. Even if you don't believe in God, you might be concerned that the idea that there is no free will would mean that the criminal justice system would fall apart.  Criminals could say, ‘I had no choice'.  Talking back to these elements of ‘resistance' could help free one's mind. For example, without free will, it's true that blaming other people and retaliatory justice wouldn't make sense.  However, one could still enforce laws, only in a compassionate way, for the sake of protecting others making the same mistake.  A murderer, if they realized this, could mind meaning in fulfilling their sentence, realizing they were doing a service to humanity, rather than being punished for their bad self.  Instead of seeing other people as having ‘bad' selves, we can have a sense of sadness, connection and concern, even with a murderer, when carrying out justice, understanding that, ‘there but for the grace of God, go I'. David mentions, in passing, a mild red flag with the concept of "free will." He points out that this is another concept, like "God" or the "self," that has no meaning, if you really grasp what Ludwig Wittgenstein was trying to say in his classic book, Philosophical Investigations. One way to "see" this, although it is admittedly almost impossible to "see:" because it is so simple and obvious, would be to ask yourself, "What would it look like if we "had" something called "free will?" And what would it look like if we "didn't?" The question is NOT "do we have free will," but rather, "Does this concept have any meaning? Once you suddenly "see" that the answer is no, you will be liberated from many philosophical dilemmas. But as they say, enlightenment can be a lonely road! the Buddha, as well as Wittgenstein, ran into this problem that people could not "grasp" the simple and obvious things they were trying so hard to say! As humans, we get spellbound by the words we using, thinking that nouns, like "self," must refer to some "thing" that either exists or doesn't exist! To my way of thinking the question is NOT "Does god exist" or "do human have free will," but rather, do these questions make sense? Do they mean anything? The answer, to my way of thinking (DB), is no. However, . . . you might not "get" this! 3. Thomas also asks about Dr. Albert Ellis Hi David, Do you agree with Ellis that one is better off without making oneself upset over other people's problems? What about Putin and Russia and all the violence, another mass shooting, and trump running for president again? Ellis didn't think one should be disturbed about these things. Or at least upset. What do you think? David's reply Hi Thomas: Here's my take. Healthy and appropriate negative feelings exist! One SHOULD be upset by horrific war crimes. I suspect that if Beck and Ellis, were they still alive, they would both strongly agree, but of course, I cannot speak for them! Thanks for listening today! Matt, Rhonda, and David!

Central to Christ's work at Calvary is the fact that He accepted us. Romans 15:7 Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. One of the main results of Christ's acceptance of me is my self-acceptance. Self-acceptance is one of the pillars of self-esteem and a game-changer in relationship building. Nathaniel Brandon wrote in, The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem, “Self-acceptance is my refusal to be in an adversarial relationship with myself.' In other words, I am literally saying, “No, I'm not against myself.” True self-acceptance means you leave self-hatred alone. If I have not truly accepted myself, I will project rejection onto the people around me. I will always adjust my view of the environment to match my inner world. I end up with a persecutory super-ego where I believe the whole world is against me, yet it's me who is against myself. The refusal to regard any part of ourselves, our bodies, our emotions, our thoughts, our actions, our dreams, as alien, or “not me.” There are many people who are divided against themselves. So, part of self-acceptance, is embracing all aspects of yourself. If you are part of a community but have to keep suppressing parts of yourself that are very real you will always be conflicted. You never truly feel like you belong if you have to pretend in order to belong. In Christ I can come just as I am. In an authentic community we must create that same climate of acceptance. Otherwise you also end up continuously wondering whether you would be accepted if you were truly known. The only reason why I can accept myself as a Christian is because Christ has accepted me. Heb 4:16 Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

In a nutshell, self-esteem is your opinion of yourself and your abilities. It is the determining factor in your happiness and success. It includes: the judgement we pass on ourselves, a feeling of personal competence, a feeling of personal worth, a high level of intellectual self trust and a strong sense that it is okay and desirable to be happy in life. According to Nathaniel Brandon, author of the Book How to raise your self-esteem, it is the sum of self-confidence and self respect.In this episode of the podcast you'll discover: what self-esteem is (high, low, average and how we can fluctuate) self-confidence and self-respect how low self-esteem shows up the impacts of low self-esteem how to boost your self-esteem your next steps How To Raise Your Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden https://www.amazon.com.au/How-Raise-Your-Self-Esteem/dp/055326646See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this second part of our discussion on The 6 Pillars of Self-Esteem we take a deep dive into the final three pillars: the practice of self assertiveness, the practice of living purposefully and the practice of personal integrity. We also discuss external factors on self-esteem. Hope you enjoy. Will & Luke 00:15 Introductions 01:05 Pillar 4: The Practice of Self assertiveness (Honour wants, needs and values whilst seeking appropriate forms of their expression). How this leads to individuation and the building of relationships 17:25 Pillar 5: The Practice of Living Purposefully (1. Taking responsibility for formulating ones goals and purpose consciously - what's worth doing, 2. Being concerned to identify the actions needed to achieve ones goals, 3. Monitoring behaviour to check that it is in align with ones goals, 4. Paying attention to ones actions to know where they are leading and where one wants to go) 25: 45 Pillar 6: The Practice of Personal Integrity - the integration of chosen ideals, convictions, standards, values, beliefs and behaviour 40:15 Reflections on Pillars 4,5,6. Accountability in all situations. Bringing values in consciousness. 48:39 The philosophy of self esteem according to Nathaniel Brandon. Core beliefs. 52:15 External factors of self esteem (Childhood & Parenting - Attachment Theory) 1:07:45 Reflections on work 1:17:15 We act in accordance with values regardless of consciously or unconsciously 1:18:15 Self esteem and psychotherapy 1:25:15 Survival strategies and the recovery model 1:28:30 Integrating sub-personalities (transactional analysis) 1:33:45 Self esteem and cultural impacts 1:44:17 The '7th Pillar' willingness to live by principles when things aren't going well. Willingness to confront and like yourself. 1:51:20 Conclusions Purchase the book at: http://www.nathanielbranden.com/ This specific episode can also be seen on: https://youtu.be/AeIslnfgRjM Check our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1Y_SKLFpax13442jA3giaw/videos Listen to us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2R1BRcriKWcvOU1XMJQhyW Listen to us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/will-luke-discuss/id1572512365 Listen to us on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81Zjk2YTNmYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Also available on: Anchor, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public.

JOIN ME ON THE SHOW!!! Guest:    Zak Slayback   Author published at McGraw-Hill; former research fellow at the University of Pennsylvania; principal at 1517 Fund, a VC firm spun out of the Thiel Fellowship. Zak is a career & communications expert whose content has been highlighted or featured in Fast Company, Business Insider, The Muse, Newsweek, and the New York Observer. He was an early team member at the startup apprenticeship company Praxis, where he was charged with recruiting new business partners and placing apprentices. He left the University of Pennsylvania in 2014 after pursuing a major in Philosophy.   twitter: @zslayback personal site: zakslayback.com clubhouse: @slayback   Show Notes:   Zak Slaybach started the Deschool Yourself project with his co-host Jeff Till. They talked with a handful of people who had experience with education in k-12 and higher education. Zak's interest in doing the podcast came from his unique experience of working with young adults from different backgrounds and placing them in jobs that required degrees, although these young people didn't have degrees. He noticed a trend where the people who had the most training and academic backgrounds were least prepared for the jobs they were placed in. It was a narrative violation because he'd expected that the best performers in school who'd been accepted to elite colleges would have the best self-governing and organization skills, but in fact that wasn't the case for the majority of the people he worked with.     The pattern which unfolded was that unschooled or homeschooled people were far more capable at self-directing in their jobs, and he found himself seeking them out.  It also made him curious about the link between homeschooling and successful job placement. Zak started researching the history of education and how children learn. He named Peter Gray and John Taylor Gatto's writings as being most helpful.    He remembers one particular experience where he spoke with the CEO of a company where he was trying to place young adults without degrees in jobs at the company. The job description in the job advertisement said “degree or equivalent work experience required” and he asked the CEO what he meant by that. The CEO said equivalent work experience meant just a semester of work experience, so 4-6 months. He explicitly told Zak that someone would learn more about the business by spending time in the company than they would at university. The degree is nothing more than a filter. It is not a leading indicator of a good hire.    Jenna asks Zak why his company only hires degreeless adults. Zak explains that he worked for the Peter Thiel Fellowship which gives away $100,000 to young adults with new business ideas to start a company rather than going to college. There's a line in Peter Thiel's book, “Zero to One” that reads elite students climb confidently until they reach competition sufficiently intense enough to beat their dreams out of them.    Jenna actually recalls when her daughter was  preschool-aged, she was an amazing artist who did art because it was fun and she enjoyed the process so much. As soon as she entered the school system and began comparing her work to her peers, she stopped producing art and lost her individuality because she thought other people's work was better than hers.    Zak adds that hyper-competition leads to people not pursuing their ideas and/or copying each other. Some of young people who were selected for this fellowship have gone on to develop things like Figma, OYO Rooms, Ethereum, Longevity Fund, and Luminar.    Jenna asks Zak about gatekeepers in the US being less prolific than in Europe. From her experience living in Europe, it still seems imperative for companies that young people get college degrees. Zak agrees that it's used as a filtering mechanism for companies to weed through applicants. He doesn't think it's been all that successful for Europe though in producing innovative tech companies, with the exception of Spotify which was developed in Sweden. He points out that goals for US companies vary from European countries in that US companies are always striving for growth, whereas European companies are all about keeping pace and business sustainability.     Switching gears, Jenna asks Zak about his book “The End of School.” Zak explains that the book actually started as a personal challenge to write every day, once a day, for thirty days. That turned into a longer three month challenge. He says you naturally begin writing about the things that are on your mind at the time. He encourages people with knowledge and new perspectives to not be afraid to write about what they learn and not to self-censor too much. Jenna adds that this project is a perfect example really of how self-directed learning works, following your interests. That's actually how the Rogue Learner podcast was born.    Zak talks about some of the problems he sees in traditional schools. He starts with talking about what he calls “the schooled mindset” which means students are looking at life in levels. They are essentially leveling up in life, yet each level does not promise anything “better.” He refers to Nathaniel Brandon who asserts that it's not the achievement of a goal that makes people fulfilled, it's the progress toward the achievement of meaningful goals. School has us reaching toward goals, but not meaningful ones. For example, we set goals in school like; land this job, get this promotion, pass this class, get that ‘A' on the test. Jenna points out that a lot of the goals students are trying to achieve are set out by their parents as well. And to some degree, Zak points out that this comes from the pressure in our society where children's success in life reflects back on their parents.   We've reached a point for the first time in society where two generations have been thoroughly schooled. Parents are expecting their kids to live better lives than themselves, but the metrics for which we measure “better lives” isn't based on overall well being, life expectancy, etc., rather it's primarily based on how credentialed they are. More credentials does not equate to better or more fulfilling lives, unfortunately.    Jenna adds that there is a lot of wasted time in school and it comes from the idea that we all learn in a linear fashion, which isn't the case. There's no expiration date for when a person can learn something. Zak feels as though he was able to become educated in spite of schooling not because of it.    Jenna mentions how the most engaged and curious students in her classroom most often were those kids who had access to diverse experiences and people in their home lives. The kids who went places on the weekends and enjoyed board games with grandparents on the weekend were the students who most enjoyed learning. With homeschooling, she feels that “the weekend” can be possible everyday. You can mix with various age groups, go to interesting places and spend time with your loved ones every single day if you want.    Zak says if he were given the choice between hiring a student who attended a magnet school and participated in a variety school-based extracurriculars vs. a homeschooled student who'd worked at Chick- Fila, he'd likely choose the latter. He adds that the reason is they would likely have the required soft skills necessary for their work. Jenna mentions how the soft skills are easier to acquire when you're interacting daily with adults of all ages from varying backgrounds and experience levels, whereas in school you'll likely only get the chance to talk with teachers in a top-down, authoritative situation. The teacher has a lot of control over the conversation in the classroom.    On the topic of socialization and diversity, Jenna says she finds it tragic that in most cases students are lumped together by zip code because it prohibits us from mixing with different races and socioeconomic classes than our own. In home education groups however, we are meeting with families from all different cultures and backgrounds from all over the county. The argument that combining disparate zip codes within a school district allows for diversity misses the reality that segregation still naturally occurs within the school itself. Zak says removing the geographical association with schools would be the best way to go forward, however it would generate an immense amount of pushback from teacher's unions and property owners. Jenna states that school systems can't truly be equal when they are geographically appropriated because the wealthier families will always have a leg up by being able to move to the more desired school districts. Zak adds that the argument that home education is expensive may not be as valid as families think when you consider the price for living in a “good school district.” Plus there are so many free resources available and even options for parents who both work full time.    Jenna asks, what are some ways parents can deschool, particularly those who want to trust in self-directed learning but find it challenging because of their schooled mindset? When a child begins to develop a curiosity and pursue it, deschooling has reached its end. Peter Gray's work was transformation in bringing a language to this concept for Zak. Zak has seen most success in families where the parents have guardrails in place which allow students to access their interests by imploring them to use their own skills or money to access it, while also providing numerous opportunities for them to absorb information about their interests. An example of this would be  Lenore Skenazy's story from the Let Grow organization, who let her kid ride the subway home in New York and was dubbed America's worst mom. Deschooling is hard sometimes, but be patient with yourself and your child.    Jenna asks what is the best way to prepare young adults for the ever-changing workplace? Zak says as many apprenticeships or mentoring opportunities as possible. Turn to hiring managers in the field you want to pursue for feedback on skills and requirements your students should be acquiring. Young adults should get really good at cold emailing people. You can sign up for Zak's masterclass to learn how to write professional emails. Finding out how you can add value to the company and explicitly telling the hiring manager that, will help the company place you and give them an incentive to let you intern with them. You can find out what skills would add value to the company by doing a bit of homework in advance and acquiring those specific skills beforehand.    Helpful Resources Mentioned in Today's Show   Deschool Yourself Podcast    Pints with Aquinas    Zak Slayback Website   The End of School by Zak Slayback   How to Get Ahead by Zak Slayback   Free Resources for Homeschoolers Masterclass: learn to write professional emails Lenore  Skenazy's: Let Grow Nathaniel Brandon Zero to One by Peter Thiel Episode 11 and 12 with Naomi Fisher   Ways to Connect Email me: contact.roguelearner@gmail.com Facebook  Instagram Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rogue-learner/id1543224038 Google Play: https://podcasts.google.com/search/rogue%20learner Spotify: https://roguelearner.libsyn.com/spotify YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCocbWsxxAMSbUObiCQXPg Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/rogue-learner

Actor, Objectivist, and co-founder of the American Capitalist Party, Mark Pellegrino joins Michael this week for a discussion on the key factors to finding success in acting, Michael's experience meeting Nathaniel Brandon, some of Mark's biggest takeaways from having Brandon as his therapist for a year, Rand's "sense of life" philosophy, the universal warnings of rising too high above the collective, what it was like working with David Lynch on Mulholland Drive, Ayn Rand's taste in art, starting the American Capitalist Party as an alternative to the current duopoly, the problems that make the Libertarian Party into RC Cola, what foreign policy should actually look like, the pitfalls of the Left on social media and their avoidance of acknowledging the individual, why universities are the real villains, where Mark sees rays of hope for the future of America, plus a sneak peek at what Michael said to Jordan Peterson, and so much more!Mother's Day is May 9th! And JamesAllen.com allows you to customize the perfect piece of jewelry that works within your budget. So get someone you love the perfect gift by going to https://www.JamesAllen.com and if you use the code: YW30, you'll get 30% OFF your order!Get the most comfortable underwear you'll ever put on at http://www.SheathUnderwear.com and use code MALICE20 for 20% OFF your order.David Gornoski believes understanding anthropology can help us dismantle fake news and question politically-protected, pseudo-scientific dogmas that hold us back. Check out the show by subscribing to David Gornoski on Apple podcasts, or visit his website at http://www.aneighborschoice.com, and check out his show channel http://www.youtube.com/davidgornoskiMark Pellegrinohttps://twitter.com/MarkRPellegrinohttps://www.instagram.com/markrosspellehttp://theamericancapitalistparty.com/Michael MaliceThe Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution:https://youtu.be/c5qYTV6B1pYOrder THE NEW RIGHT: https://amzn.to/2IFFCCuOrder DEAR READER: https://t.co/vZfTVkK6qf?amp=1https://twitter.com/michaelmalicehttps://instagram.com/michaelmalicehttps://malice.locals.com https://youtube.com/michaelmaliceofficialIntro song: "Out of Reach" by Legendary House Catshttps://thelegendaryhousecats.bandcamp.com/The newest episode of "YOUR WELCOME" releases on iTunes and YouTube every Thursday! Please subscribe and leave a review.You can watch "YOUR WELCOME" with Michael Malice LIVE for FREE every Tuesday at 12:30 PM at http://www.GaSDigitalNetwork.com/liveVisit http://www.podcastmerch.com/ for exclusive "YOUR WELCOME" with Michael Malice merchandise!For access to our entire catalog of episodes On Demand in HD, subscribe to www.GaSDigitalNetwork.com. Use promo code "YWMM" for a one week free trial and over 15% OFF your monthly membership. There, you'll have access to ALL of the other amazing shows on GaS Digital Network!

Actor, Objectivist, and co-founder of the American Capitalist Party, Mark Pellegrino joins Michael this week for a discussion on the key factors to finding success in acting, Michael's experience meeting Nathaniel Brandon, some of Mark's biggest takeaways from having Brandon as his therapist for a year, Rand's "sense of life" philosophy, the universal warnings of rising too high above the collective, what it was like working with David Lynch on Mulholland Drive, Ayn Rand's taste in art, starting the American Capitalist Party as an alternative to the current duopoly, the problems that make the Libertarian Party into RC Cola, what foreign policy should actually look like, the pitfalls of the Left on social media and their avoidance of acknowledging the individual, why universities are the real villains, where Mark sees rays of hope for the future of America, plus a sneak peek at what Michael said to Jordan Peterson, and so much more!Mother's Day is May 9th! And JamesAllen.com allows you to customize the perfect piece of jewelry that works within your budget. So get someone you love the perfect gift by going to https://www.JamesAllen.com and if you use the code: YW30, you'll get 30% OFF your order!Get the most comfortable underwear you'll ever put on at http://www.SheathUnderwear.com and use code MALICE20 for 20% OFF your order.David Gornoski believes understanding anthropology can help us dismantle fake news and question politically-protected, pseudo-scientific dogmas that hold us back. Check out the show by subscribing to David Gornoski on Apple podcasts, or visit his website at http://www.aneighborschoice.com, and check out his show channel http://www.youtube.com/davidgornoskiMark Pellegrinohttps://twitter.com/MarkRPellegrinohttps://www.instagram.com/markrosspellehttp://theamericancapitalistparty.com/Michael MaliceThe Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution:https://youtu.be/c5qYTV6B1pYOrder THE NEW RIGHT: https://amzn.to/2IFFCCuOrder DEAR READER: https://t.co/vZfTVkK6qf?amp=1https://twitter.com/michaelmalicehttps://instagram.com/michaelmalicehttps://malice.locals.com https://youtube.com/michaelmaliceofficialIntro song: "Out of Reach" by Legendary House Catshttps://thelegendaryhousecats.bandcamp.com/The newest episode of "YOUR WELCOME" releases on iTunes and YouTube every Thursday! Please subscribe and leave a review.You can watch "YOUR WELCOME" with Michael Malice LIVE for FREE every Tuesday at 12:30 PM at http://www.GaSDigitalNetwork.com/liveVisit http://www.podcastmerch.com/ for exclusive "YOUR WELCOME" with Michael Malice merchandise!For access to our entire catalog of episodes On Demand in HD, subscribe to www.GaSDigitalNetwork.com. Use promo code "YWMM" for a one week free trial and over 15% OFF your monthly membership. There, you'll have access to ALL of the other amazing shows on GaS Digital Network!

Actor, Objectivist, and co-founder of the American Capitalist Party, Mark Pellegrino joins Michael this week for a discussion on the key factors to finding success in acting, Michael's experience meeting Nathaniel Brandon, some of Mark's biggest takeaways from having Brandon as his therapist for a year, Rand's "sense of life" philosophy, the universal warnings of rising too high above the collective, what it was like working with David Lynch on Mulholland Drive, Ayn Rand's taste in art, starting the American Capitalist Party as an alternative to the current duopoly, the problems that make the Libertarian Party into RC Cola, what foreign policy should actually look like, the pitfalls of the Left on social media and their avoidance of acknowledging the individual, why universities are the real villains, where Mark sees rays of hope for the future of America, plus a sneak peek at what Michael said to Jordan Peterson, and so much more!Mother's Day is May 9th! And JamesAllen.com allows you to customize the perfect piece of jewelry that works within your budget. So get someone you love the perfect gift by going to https://www.JamesAllen.com and if you use the code: YW30, you’ll get 30% OFF your order!Get the most comfortable underwear you’ll ever put on at http://www.SheathUnderwear.com and use code MALICE20 for 20% OFF your order.David Gornoski believes understanding anthropology can help us dismantle fake news and question politically-protected, pseudo-scientific dogmas that hold us back. Check out the show by subscribing to David Gornoski on Apple podcasts, or visit his website at http://www.aneighborschoice.com, and check out his show channel http://www.youtube.com/davidgornoskiMark Pellegrinohttps://twitter.com/MarkRPellegrinohttps://www.instagram.com/markrosspellehttp://theamericancapitalistparty.com/Michael MaliceThe Politically Incorrect Guide to the Constitution:https://youtu.be/c5qYTV6B1pYOrder THE NEW RIGHT: https://amzn.to/2IFFCCuOrder DEAR READER: https://t.co/vZfTVkK6qf?amp=1https://twitter.com/michaelmalicehttps://instagram.com/michaelmalicehttps://malice.locals.com https://youtube.com/michaelmaliceofficialIntro song: "Out of Reach" by Legendary House Catshttps://thelegendaryhousecats.bandcamp.com/The newest episode of "YOUR WELCOME" releases on iTunes and YouTube every Thursday! Please subscribe and leave a review.You can watch "YOUR WELCOME" with Michael Malice LIVE for FREE every Tuesday at 12:30 PM at http://www.GaSDigitalNetwork.com/liveVisit http://www.podcastmerch.com/ for exclusive "YOUR WELCOME" with Michael Malice merchandise!For access to our entire catalog of episodes On Demand in HD, subscribe to www.GaSDigitalNetwork.com. Use promo code "YWMM" for a one week free trial and over 15% OFF your monthly membership. There, you'll have access to ALL of the other amazing shows on GaS Digital Network!

Six Pillars of Self Esteem - Practices for having High Self Esteem . Summary of book By Dr. Nathaniel Brandon

In our last +1, we continued our chat about the fact that your perfection is already there. It’s just waiting for you to follow Rule #1 and quit doing yourself harm.    I said that that just requires a little more discipline from you. (And me.)   Which makes me think about the connection between our ego and the divine within.   This is part of a much longer discussion. But here’s the quick take.   Most people think we need to “get rid of” our ego or subdue it or tame it or otherwise maim it if we want to tap into the most divinely spiritual within us.   I don’t agree with that approach.   I prefer to think of it more like Joseph Campbell. And Ken Wilber. And Nathaniel Brandon.   Campbell tells us that he doesn’t understand why there’s all this talk about annihilating the ego when, in fact, it’s our egos that keep us in the game.    Then Wilber tells us that it’s not “ego-minus” but “ego-plus.” We need a strong ego that’s plugged into something bigger than ourselves. THAT’s when the magic happens.    Then we have Nathaniel Brandon who tells us that even if we think “letting go of” the ego is either desirable or possible (he and I don’t think it’s either), successfully letting go of your ego would, by definition, require you to have a firm grip on your ego before you could let it go. (Think about it for a second: How can you let go of something you never had hold of?)   All of which leads me to how I think we should think about our ego.   Of course, there are so many different definitions of what the “ego” is that we can get dizzy trying to keep up. I prefer to think of the ego in a classic Western psychoanalytic frame a la Freud.   In that model we have three components: our “id,” our “superego” and our “ego.”    Our id is that impulsive part of us that wants everything right.this.second. Doesn’t matter whether it’s good for us or not. Just give it to us. NOW. Say hello to all your addictions—be they digital (“Hi, smartphone!”) or chemical (“Hi sugar and flour and alcohol and…”).   Our superego is basically the conditioned part of us that’s constantly judging all those things your id did and wondering what in the world you were thinking. (It also really really really wants people to like us and can lock us into conformity.)   Then we have our ego. Our ego is that part of us that keeps our id and superego in check. We NEED a STRONG ego to make sure we don’t spin out of control alternating between a hyper-impulsive/addictive version of ourselves and a hyper-conforming/ashamed version of ourselves.   All of which brings us back to where we started: DISCIPLINE.   How do you get your ego to be strong enough to deal with the pulls of the id and the superego? You dominate your environment. You cultivate a heightened level of self-awareness to know how to make yourself proud and then you match that self-awareness with an equally high level of self-mastery such that you consciously, joyfully do the right thing moment to moment to moment.   You know what happens then?   Your golden light shines through.    Your divine spiritual essence (however you want to define it) finally has a stable home in which to hang out and shine forth.    So…   Here’s to your ego. Get it strong.    Then plug it into something MUCH bigger than yourself and shine with the radiant enthusiasm only discovered when we live in integrity with what we know to be true.

In our last +1, we continued our chat about the fact that your perfection is already there. It’s just waiting for you to follow Rule #1 and quit doing yourself harm.    I said that that just requires a little more discipline from you. (And me.)   Which makes me think about the connection between our ego and the divine within.   This is part of a much longer discussion. But here’s the quick take.   Most people think we need to “get rid of” our ego or subdue it or tame it or otherwise maim it if we want to tap into the most divinely spiritual within us.   I don’t agree with that approach.   I prefer to think of it more like Joseph Campbell. And Ken Wilber. And Nathaniel Brandon.   Campbell tells us that he doesn’t understand why there’s all this talk about annihilating the ego when, in fact, it’s our egos that keep us in the game.    Then Wilber tells us that it’s not “ego-minus” but “ego-plus.” We need a strong ego that’s plugged into something bigger than ourselves. THAT’s when the magic happens.    Then we have Nathaniel Brandon who tells us that even if we think “letting go of” the ego is either desirable or possible (he and I don’t think it’s either), successfully letting go of your ego would, by definition, require you to have a firm grip on your ego before you could let it go. (Think about it for a second: How can you let go of something you never had hold of?)   All of which leads me to how I think we should think about our ego.   Of course, there are so many different definitions of what the “ego” is that we can get dizzy trying to keep up. I prefer to think of the ego in a classic Western psychoanalytic frame a la Freud.   In that model we have three components: our “id,” our “superego” and our “ego.”    Our id is that impulsive part of us that wants everything right.this.second. Doesn’t matter whether it’s good for us or not. Just give it to us. NOW. Say hello to all your addictions—be they digital (“Hi, smartphone!”) or chemical (“Hi sugar and flour and alcohol and…”).   Our superego is basically the conditioned part of us that’s constantly judging all those things your id did and wondering what in the world you were thinking. (It also really really really wants people to like us and can lock us into conformity.)   Then we have our ego. Our ego is that part of us that keeps our id and superego in check. We NEED a STRONG ego to make sure we don’t spin out of control alternating between a hyper-impulsive/addictive version of ourselves and a hyper-conforming/ashamed version of ourselves.   All of which brings us back to where we started: DISCIPLINE.   How do you get your ego to be strong enough to deal with the pulls of the id and the superego? You dominate your environment. You cultivate a heightened level of self-awareness to know how to make yourself proud and then you match that self-awareness with an equally high level of self-mastery such that you consciously, joyfully do the right thing moment to moment to moment.   You know what happens then?   Your golden light shines through.    Your divine spiritual essence (however you want to define it) finally has a stable home in which to hang out and shine forth.    So…   Here’s to your ego. Get it strong.    Then plug it into something MUCH bigger than yourself and shine with the radiant enthusiasm only discovered when we live in integrity with what we know to be true.

What is a culture and why is it so important? Building culture starts with two questions: 1. What are we committed to? What do we value? You are creating a culture whether you know it or not. As the leader of your own life you can own any culture you belong to, and can influence it regardless of title or position. “Leaders often do not fully recognize the extent to which “who they are” affects virtually every aspect of their organization….If a leader has unimpeachable integrity, a standard is set that others feel drawn to follow. If a leader treats people with respect—associates, subordinates, customers, suppliers, shareholders—that tends to translate into company culture.” (254) –Nathaniel Brandon, Six Pillars of Self-Esteem. When hiring new employees- scare people with sincerity. Tell them outright at the end of the interview that being humble, hungry and smart are requirements for the job. If a candidate didn’t fit the description, they’d be miserable working there. (idea credit to Patrick Lencioni).

“If you saw Atlas, the giant who holds the world on his shoulders, if you saw that he stood, blood running down his chest, his knees buckling, his arms trembling but still trying to hold the world aloft with the last of his strength, and the greater his effort the heavier the world bore down on his shoulders—what would you tell him to do?” “I . . . don’t know. What . . . could he do? What would you tell him?” “To shrug.” In this episode of Made You Think, Neil and Nat discuss Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, a piece of philosophy disguised as a novel. Probably the 10th longest book in Latin language, Atlas Shrugged is a controversial, polarizing book that attacks Socialism, references Postmodernism and develops Objectivism, Rand’s philosophical system. So you think that money is the root of all evil?” said Francisco d’Anconia. “Have you ever asked what is the root of money? Money is a tool of exchange, which can’t exist unless there are goods produced and men able to produce them. Money is the material shape of the principle that men who wish to deal with one another must deal by trade and give value for value. Money is not the tool of the moochers, who claim your product by tears, or of the looters, who take it from you by force. Money is made possible only by the men who produce. Is this what you consider evil? We cover a wide range of topics, including: Money as the root of all evil or source of all good Why academics and politicians see successful businessmen with distrust Wealthy kids arguing for socialism The truth about law (spoiler: you are not obliged to obey it) A 3 hour long discourse Writing sex scenes And much more. Please enjoy, and be sure to grab a copy of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to check out our episode on Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson, a book that foresee how governments will react with new tech, as well as our episodes on Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari (part 1 & part 2), a book about the power of myths and humans collaborating for a greater outcome. Be sure to join our mailing list to find out about what books are coming up, giveaways we're running, special events, and more. 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Re-reading the book may help understand better the concepts. 9:05 - The book starts with a parallel world set in the 50ties, with two kinds of people: the industrious productive ones running big infrastructure businesses of the Nation, and the socialists, government ones (described as parasites). The main plot is that the productive ones start disappearing, and the socialists intervene to try to keep the economy running and avoid collapsing. 13:19 – The idea is that the more one tries to control the economy, the worst it's going to get. The example of limiting book sales to 10k. 15:24 – Introducing the characters of Francisco d'Anconia and Hank Rearden. Money as the root of all evil. Criticism of money made by people that never understood how someone actually makes money. 19:00 – Tangent. Most of the critiques to money as the origin of all evil originates between academics or congressman, people that project their experiences "playing politics" and assume businessmen are filthy rich because of a more aggressive political game. 21:11 – Examples of activities that make money without creating value. High frequency trading, hardcore rent seeking. The money test, or how to know if you are effectively creating value. Feeling guilty when asking money, cutting through bullshit. 25:05 – Counter-argument: money as the source of all good. Money allows us to cooperate. 29:47 – We don't see that many successful people in business arguing for socialism. On the opposite side, we can see many wealthy kids arguing for socialism. Why people in the artistic communities advocate for socialism while earning millions on performances. The different approach to socialism between wealthy kids and kids with scholarships. Forced redistribution may not be sustainable in the long term. 34:22 – Tony Robbins about the ideal amount to tax, so to pay for public services, and not to discourage taxpayers to fly away. Striking a fine balance is even more important when technologies that enable us to avoid taxation are widely available. 38:28 – Hank put on trial by the government. The nature of laws is that they have to be enforced by force. Most people won't voluntarily do what government order them to do unless pointed with a gun. 42:56 – Most people think of laws and rules as things they have to follow, instead of options that have consequences. The idea that a rule is just something that typically advantageous to follow. Startups influencing how new rules for grey areas will be legislated. Why NY regulators don't go after illicit listing on AirBnB. 47:24 – John Galt speech (spoiler alert). Layout of objectivism, Ayn Rand’s main contribution to philosophy, as some sort of adaptation of Aristotelian ethics and metaphysics. In Rand's objectivism there can't be contradictions. Or, going against postmodernism, there is no complete subjectivity. 51:39 – Objectivism: Existence is Identity, Consciousness is Identification. Reality is not going to change if we hide away from it. Meaning of life and meaningful work as the purpose of life. Reason, purpose, self-esteem. 55:00 – Why people is unhappy with their job. Our jobs is where we spend most of our active ours, and if that is not purposeful, it's hard to be satisfied. Corollaries from Sovereign Individual. We are in a time where in response to new technologies, government reacts in a more socialist direction, so the more productive people go somewhere else. The importance of cryptocurrency in this movement vs gold. 59:52 – Logic against postmodernism. Not saying anything, keeping the mouth shut and dying, is the only way to fulfill the argument of objectiveness non-existence. 1:01:43 – The roles of governments. The need of a third-party force as a result of the concept of property. Protection, Roads, Public Parks: how would they work if left to private initiative. Social Security, a legalized Ponzi scheme, works only if enforced. Alternatives to Social Security and who pays for it. 1:11:29 – Tangent. Criticism to Atlas Shrugged as it doesn't convince someone who is convinced of the opposite. University is very liberal biased. It's very tough to get grants to do research that doesn't confirm liberal ideology. 1:13:56 – Outlawing ideas make them more compelling. The case of silencing gender differences. 1:16:43 – Diving into objectivism in School. The contrast of female characters of Ayn Rand books. Sex scenes and description of scenes. 1:22:11 – Tangent. Rand’s sex scenes are more emotional-psychological than physical. Philosophy of love, related to the meaning of life. Love as a sense of achievement. Interpretations of love possession. 1:26:29 – Closing quote. “In the name of the best within you, do not sacrifice this world to those who are its worst. In the name of the values that keep you alive, do not let your vision of man be distorted by the ugly, the cowardly, the mindless in those who have never achieved his title. Do not lose your knowledge that man’s proper estate is an upright posture, an intransigent mind and a step that travels unlimited roads. Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark, in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish, in lonely frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach. Check your road and the nature of your battle. The world you desired can be won, it exists, it is real, it is possible, it’s yours.” 1:27:30 – Sponsors! 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Nathaniel Brandon and Sharon Presley saw the importance of psychology and the self-esteem movement for libertarians. People who lack self-confidence aren't likely to support efforts to achieve a free society, or even to understand why a free society is a desirable goal.