Podcasts about self deception

“Our longings are much more powerful than our logic, and our desires are stronger than our reason.” (Graham Tomlin on the thought of Blaise Pascal)The Rt. Rev. Dr. Graham Tomlin (St. Mellitus College, the Centre for Cultural Witness) joins Evan Rosa for a sweeping exploration of Blaise Pascal—the 17th-century mathematician, scientist, philosopher, and theologian whose insights into human nature remain strikingly relevant. Tomlin traces Pascal's life of brilliance and illness, his tension between scientific acclaim and radical devotion, and his deep engagement with Descartes, Montaigne, and Augustine. The conversation moves through Pascal's analysis of self-deception, his critique of rationalism and skepticism, the transformative Night of Fire, his compassion for the poor, and the wager's misunderstood meaning. Tomlin presents Pascal as a thinker who speaks directly to our distracted age, revealing a humanity marked by greatness, misery, and a desperate longing only grace can satisfy.Episode Highlights“Our longings are much more powerful than our logic, and our desires are stronger than our reason.”“The greatness and the refuse of the universe—that's what we are. We're the greatest thing and also the worst thing.”“If everybody knew what everybody else said about them, there would not be four friends left in the world.”“Only grace can begin to turn that self-oriented nature around and implant in us a desire for God.”“The reason you cannot believe is not because of your reason; it's because of your passions.”Show NotesGraham Tomlin introduces the Night of Fire and Pascal's meditation on “the greatness of the human soul”Evan Rosa frames Pascal as a figure of mystery, mechanics, faith, and modern technological influence.Tomlin contrasts Pascal with Descartes and Montaigne—rationalism vs. skepticism—locating Pascal between their poles.Pascal's awareness of distraction, competition, and “all men naturally hate each other” surfaces early as a key anthropological insight.Evan notes Nietzsche's striking admiration: “his blood runs through my veins.”Tomlin elaborates on Pascal's lifelong tension between scientific achievement and spiritual devotion.The story of the servant discovering the hidden Night of Fire parchment in Pascal's coat lining is recounted.Tomlin reads the core text: “Joy, joy, joy, tears of joy… Let me never be separated from him.”Pascal's distinction: “God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, not of the philosophers.”Discussion of Jansenism, Augustinian anthropology, and the gravity of human fallenness.Tomlin sets the philosophical context: Pascal as a counter to both rationalist optimism and skeptical relativism.Pascal's core tension—grandeur and misery—is presented as the interpretive key to human nature.Quote emerges: “the greatness and the refuse of the universe—that's what we are.”Tomlin describes Pascal's political skepticism and the idea that politics offers only “rules for a madhouse.”Pascal's diagnosis of self-deception: “If everybody knew what everybody else said about them, there would not be four friends left in the world.”Evan raises questions about social hope; Tomlin answers with Pascal's belief that only grace can break self-love.They explore Pascal's critique of distraction and the famous line: “the sole cause of man's unhappiness is that he does not know how to stay quietly in his room.”Tomlin ties this to contemporary digital distraction—“weapons of mass distraction”.The conversation turns to the wager, reframed not as coercion but exposure: unbelief is driven by passions more than reasons.Closing reflections highlight the apologetic project of the Pensées, Pascal's brilliance, and his ongoing relevance.Helpful Links and ReferencesSpecial thanks to the Center for Christian Witness and Seen and Unseen https://www.seenandunseen.com/Blaise Pascal: The Man Who Made the Modern World, by Graham Tomlin https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/graham-tomlin/blaise-pascal/9781399807661/Pensées, by Blaise Pascal https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18269Provincial Letters, by Blaise Pascal https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2407Why Being Yourself Is a Bad Idea, by Graham Tomlinhttps://www.amazon.com/Why-Being-Yourself-Bad-Idea/dp/0281087097Montaigne's Essays https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3600Descartes' Meditations on First Philosophy https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23306Augustine's Confessions https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3296About Graham TomlinGraham Tomlin is a British theologian, writer, and church leader. He is the former Bishop of Kensington (2015-2022) in the Church of England and now serves as Director of the Centre for Cultural Witness and President of St Mellitus College in London. He is widely known for connecting theology with cultural life and public imagination. Tomlin is the author of several books, including Looking Through the Cross, The Widening Circle, and Why Being Yourself Is a Bad Idea: And Other Countercultural Notions. His latest book is an intellectual and spiritual biography, Blaise Pascal: The Man Who Made the Modern World.Production NotesThis episode was made possible in part by the generous support of the Tyndale House FoundationThis podcast featured Graham TomlinProduction Assistance by Emily Brookfield and Alexa RollowEdited and Produced by Evan RosaHosted by Evan RosaA production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/aboutSupport For the Life of the World by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

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Learning English grammar and vocabulary is excellent fun!     However, to master the language, you must use it genuinely to discuss various topics and learn new things in English.     That means discussing issues and themes you like and those you do not.        I will be the first to tell you that perfection is impossible because no one and nothing is perfect.     With that said, it is human nature to strive for perfection.      Maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.    The key to improvement is consistency and repetition.    This is a brief introduction to the English conversation lesson, Self-Deception.   I'm sure you'll find it engaging and insightful.     You can access the webpage for the lesson Self-Deception here: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonSelf-Deception    At ArtisanEnglish.jp, I emphasize helping students improve the sophistication of their English through meaningful communication, while providing 100% error correction and detailed written feedback after each lesson.      https://links.artisanenglish.jp/TrialLesson     If you'd like to try a FREE TRIAL LESSON, please get in touch with me, David, at https://www.artisanenglish.jp/contact/       If you are already an ArtisanEnglish.jp student, you can book or preview all the lesson materials.     Here are some other discussion topics related to self-help, which you may find interesting:    1)  Boredom Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonBoredom Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonBoredom YouTube: https://youtu.be/bQxcUIDiSVA  2) How to set up a GREAT day Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonHowToSetUpAGreatDay Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastLessonHowToSetUpAGreatDay YouTube: https://youtu.be/XVvwYZAcVqY  3) Daily Rituals Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonDailyRituals Spotify:  YouTube: https://youtu.be/ozZuxY90gJM  4) The Skill for Turbulent Times Website: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/LessonTheSkillForTurbulentTimes Spotify: https://links.artisanenglish.jp/PodcastTheSkillForTurbulentTimes YouTube: https://youtu.be/NXtTxC9LBnc   As always, maintain your discipline and learn something new every day.     Cheers, David.  Website: https://www.artisanenglish.jp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisanenglish.jp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david.artisanenglish.jp/ X: https://x.com/ArtisanEnglish YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Artisanenglish Spotify Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/artisanenglishjp  

Gugs Mhlungu speaks to Resident Clinical Psychologist, Dr Khosi Jiyane about self-gaslighting, exploring how it differs from gaslighting others, the signs you might be doing it to yourself, and how to recognise and address it. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By Anthony Scott - Revelation 3:17 Because you say, I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing - and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked.

When we meditate or even when we are quiet - by ourselves in nature or even, potentially, at a public location but still by ourselves - it occurs to me that thoughts and feelings occur to all of us. What kinds of occurrences are you present to in your own life? What do you do with those "random" thoughts? Today I mention books by The Arbinger Group: Leadership and Self Deception and The Anatomy of Peace along with Simon Sinek's podcast interview with Bob Chapman (   • The Man Who Proved Me Right with CEO Bob C...  , Heather Cox Richardson's Tuesday, November 4 report, and Marjorie Taylor Greene's panel discussion (dialogue) on The View, also on November 4.

What if the greatest leadership blind spot isn't about people at all, but about the space between them?In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Ferrell, renowned leadership thinker and author of You and We: The Relational Rethinking of Work, Life, and Leadership. Known for co-authoring the international bestseller Leadership and Self-Deception, Ferrell's latest work shifts the lens from managing individuals to managing the relationships that determine whether strategies succeed or fail.Ferrell explains why execution often falters not inside functions, but at the seams — the handoffs, dependencies, and connections that link people, teams, and departments. He challenges leaders to rethink the org chart: while boxes and reporting lines are visible, the real value is created or lost in the white space between them. CEOs and boards who fail to see and lead that space risk blind spots, stalled strategies, and underperformance.In the conversation, Ferrell outlines a framework of “levels of connectivity” that helps leaders diagnose whether relationships are dividing, subtracting, siloed, multiplying, or compounding results. He shares why leaders at the top often get the worst data, how systems and incentives frequently reinforce silos, and what it takes to truly lead at the relational level.Whether you lead a global enterprise, a nonprofit, or a government agency, Ferrell's insights invite you to rethink what leadership demands today: not simply inspiring individuals, but intentionally managing the relational field that drives execution, culture, and long-term performance.Actionable TakeawaysHear why execution fails most often at the seams, not inside the silos—and what this means for how leaders should focus their attention.Learn how to spot the blind spot on your org chart and why the white space between boxes matters more than the boxes themselves.Discover Jim Ferrell's “levels of connectivity” and how each level determines whether relationships subtract value, add value, or compound it.Find out why CEOs at the top often receive the worst data—and what kind of leadership it takes to cultivate candor and real feedback.Explore how system design and incentives can quietly sabotage collaboration even among well-intentioned people.Understand how mapping connections across teams can reveal hidden risks and opportunities for acceleration.Learn practical moves senior leaders can make to strengthen critical relationships across teams, functions, and business units.Hear how leaders can build an organization where success is shared and compounded, rather than siloed and slowed.Connect with Jim FerrellJim Ferrell LinkedIn You and We Withiii Leadership Connect with Mahan Tavakoli: Mahan Tavakoli Website Mahan Tavakoli on LinkedIn Partnering Leadership Website

This is our weekly market update, where we start in the US, cross to Europe and Asia and end in Australia, covering commodity and Crypto along the way. Things are, well complicated, following a busy week of US corporate results, with investors concerned about the strength of the artificial intelligence trade and about how aggressively … Continue reading "Fooled: Markets Claw Through Self-Deception To Uncertain Highs!"

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Keep the narrative flow going! Subscribe now for ad-free listening, bonus content, and access to the entire catalog of 500 episodes. After Donald Trump was first elected in 2016, Hannah Arendt's The Origins of Totalitarianism became a surprise bestseller. Arendt, who died in 1975, became a sort of prophet for the liberal "Resistance" based on her insights into lying and politics and the origins of fascism. Today, as President Trump acts with increasing authoritarianism and corruption, Arendt is still frequently quoted, but she's not the star she once was on the American left. Why? Yale historian and law professor Samuel Moyn discusses the uses and abuses of Hannah Arendt, one of the twentieth century's towering philosophers. Further reading: You Have Misunderstood the Relevance of Hannah Arendt by Samuel Moyn, Prospect (2020) Men in Dark Times by Rebecca Panovka, Harper's (2021) Lying in Politics: Hannah Arendt on Deception, Self-Deception, and the Psychology of Defactualization by Maria Popova, The Marginalian Big Racket Man by Martin Jay for Verso Books (2023)

"Send Ben a text"You're not in control of your teen—and that's actually the best news ever.In this episode, Ben and Cortni dive deep into what happens when parents try to control their teens and why it almost always backfires. Drawing from the book Leadership and Self-Deception, they unpack the idea of “being in the box” and how it shows up in family life.You'll hear real stories about morning workouts, teenage excuses, and even tacos—all tied to one powerful truth: you can't control your teen, but you can control you.When you stop trying to manage every decision your teen makes and instead focus on your own thoughts, emotions, and actions, something amazing happens. You become a calm, confident leader. You show up as the parent you want to be. And your teen starts to respond differently—because you're different.If you've ever felt stuck, frustrated, or powerless in your parenting, this episode will help you find freedom in letting go and peace in leading with love and awareness.

Bizzie Gold is renowned for her unique approach to mental health. In this episode, you will discover how the repetitive inputs during ages 2 to 5 shape our thought patterns and behaviors, and how they can transform during menopause when our 'neurochemical armor' shifts. Bizzie, referred to as the mental health industry's most dangerous outsider, uncovers why 'your brain is a filthy liar' and provides strategies for understanding and rewiring your brain pattern to foster personal growth and fulfillment. A must-listen for any woman navigating the journey of menopause and eager to break free from limiting mental constructs. As Dr. Mindy puts it, “Menopause offers you a time to re-pattern your brain. It's like a get out of jail free card.” To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep310 Bizzie Gold, a tech founder and behavior futurist, invented Brain Pattern Mapping, a 98.3% accurate behavior and thought prediction technology. Her system decodes subconscious patterns driving human perception and decision-making, offering a revolutionary alternative to traditional mental health models. Gold's work combines data science, neuropsychology, and pattern recognition to deliver sustainable rewiring without therapy's codependency. Gold's ability to decode human behavior and provide immediate, actionable solutions makes her a disruptive force in modern psychology, proving predictable patterns—not self-awareness—are key to breaking self-sabotage cycles. Check out our fasting membership at https://esetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

"Send Ben a text"You love your teen. You try to help. You want things to get better. But what if you're accidentally doing something that's quietly sabotaging your connection?In this episode, Ben and Cortni unpack one of the most powerful ideas from Leadership and Self-Deception—the hidden mindset that keeps parents and teens stuck in conflict, frustration, and blame.You'll learn: 

Christian community is the antidote to self-deception.• orthodoxy as structure that resists delusion• self-justification versus truth-telling in love• humility in fraternal correction without judgment• gratitude and compassion when others fall• response to “just me and Jesus” objections• unity, sacraments, and commandments as lifelines• returning after failure and rising “from glory to glory”• church as hospital and mission to make earth heavenlyWhat if anger is less about others and more about the truths we're afraid to face? We dive into a candid, compassionate conversation about reality, responsibility, and why community is the antidote to self-deception. Alongside Deacon Anthony, our Cloud of Witnesses hosts Jeremy Jeremiah, Mario Andrew, and John, explore how Orthodoxy offers an objective frame that keeps us grounded, helping us see ourselves honestly while learning to correct others with humility and love.We challenge the reflex to justify our own faults and over-accuse others, reframing fraternal correction as an act of care: approach with facts, confess your weakness, ask to understand, and only move if love leads. That posture opens the door to genuine reconciliation and restores people to the life of the Church. We also take on the familiar “it's just me and Jesus” stance, unpacking why isolation breeds delusion and how unity, the sacraments, and the commandments are not legalism but the concrete path Christ gave for life in Him.The conversation turns deeply personal: what keeps us coming back after failure? We talk about the inexhaustible nature of grace—rising “from glory to glory”—and the tangible peace found in worship that we're meant to carry into the world. The Church is a hospital for the soul: we receive healing, then we're sent to make the earth more like heaven through daily acts of mercy, courage, and truth. If you've wrestled with anger, pride, or the temptation to go it alone, this story-driven exchange offers a clear, warm invitation to reality, humility, and unity.If this resonated, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a comment—your support helps others find the show and join the conversation.Questions about Orthodoxy? Please check out our friends at Ghost of Byzantium Discord server: https://discord.gg/JDJDQw6tdhPlease prayerfully consider supporting Cloud of Witnesses Radio: https://www.patreon.com/c/CloudofWitnessesFind Cloud of Witnesses Radio on Instagram, X.com, Facebook, and TikTokPlease leave a comment with your thoughts!

Blood Stained Pews - Truth That Sets You Free John 8:31-59"If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." John 8:31-321. ABIDE in the truth.Application:Start each day by making your HOME in God's word.Show up for WORSHIP every Sunday.2. Allow the truth to CONFRONT you.Application:Ask the Lord to reveal any SELF-DECEPTION.The truth I don't want you to know about me is: ___________________________________3. Let the truth TRANSFORM you.Application:Identify one area where Jesus is calling you to STAND APART.TAKEAWAY:What do you need to ACT (Abide, Confront, Transform) on?

In a city filled with coaches and counselors, 360 reviews, and personality assessment tests, NYers could make the case, and often do, that we're incredibly self-aware. But the truth is we're prodigies when it comes to self-deception. Supplication is that aspect of prayer where the person praying entrusts God with his circumstances and his entire self.

How did humanity fall into ruin? A forbidden fruit and a subtle serpent factor in—no doubt about it. But at the end of the day, it was a choice. Nobody forced Adam and Eve's hand. The devil did not “make them do it.” That excuse will never fly. So what happened? First, the serpent deceived Eve. But what happened next is often overlooked. Eve deceived herself. She took another look at the tree and its forbidden fruit. The lie was sown and it instantly bore fruit. Eve viewed the tree differently now. It was good for food. It was a delight to the eyes. It was desirable to make one wise. Do you see the process? She redefined the tree. And so do we—every time we face temptation.

Jesus wants to break all self-deception in our hearts, through His power. Will you ask the Holy Spirit to uncover any self-deception in your heart as you listen to today's message??

Could some of the most daunting problems of our time — division, conflict, and increasing isolation — stem from a fundamental misunderstanding of reality? That's the provocative question at the heart of Jim Ferrell's new book, You and We: A Relational Rethinking of Work, Life, and Leadership. Written in the style of a business fable, like his previous bestsellers Leadership and Self-Deception and The Anatomy of Peace, the book weaves together science, philosophy, and decades of experience in organizational development to reveal a radically different way of seeing organizations — as networks of relationships. And the key to strengthening the relational fabric that holds us together lies not in individuals but in the space between them.

One line in Martin Buber's I and Thou stopped Jim Ferrell in his tracks. It made him realize that leadership isn't inside the individual — it lives in the space between us. That insight became his new book, You and We: A Relational Rethinking of Work, Life, and Leadership. In it, Jim argues that progress doesn't come from sameness, but from uniting across difference. In this episode, Jim and Dart discuss the four laws of relation, why relation is not the same as relationships, and how leaders can shift attention from individuals to the “between.”Jim Ferrell is a leadership consultant, founder of Withiii Leadership, and bestselling author of several leadership classics. He has spent nearly 30 years working with leaders and organizations around the world.In this episode, Dart and Jim discuss:- Relation vs. relationships- The four laws of relation- Why progress depends on difference- How individualistic leadership fails- What happens when we ignore the “between”- Levels of relation: division to compounding- Practices that move leaders toward integration- How relation reshapes how we see ourselves and others- And other topics…Jim Ferrell is the founder of Withiii Leadership and author of You and We: A Relational Rethinking of Work, Life, and Leadership. Prior to Withiii, he co-founded and led the Arbinger Institute, where he authored international bestsellers including Leadership and Self-Deception and The Anatomy of Peace. His work on leadership, culture change, and conflict resolution has shaped organizations from Apple, Google, and Nike to the White House and U.S. Treasury. A graduate of Yale Law School, Jim has also served as an adjunct professor on law and leadership at Brigham Young University. He is recognized as one of the most influential voices in relational leadership and organizational change.Resources Mentioned:You and We: A Relational Rethinking of Work, Life, and Leadership, by Jim Ferrell: https://www.amazon.com/You-We-Relational-Rethinking-Leadership/dp/1637747330I and Thou, by Martin Buber: https://www.amazon.com/I-Thou-Martin-Buber/dp/1578989973Withiii Leadership: https://www.withiii.com/Get discounted tickets to the Responsive Conference, featuring past Work for Humans guests Bree Groff and Simone Stolzoff – September 17–18, Oakland, CA. Use code “11fold”: https://www.responsiveconference.com/ticketsRegister to attend the UWEBC Conference, where Dart keynotes the HR track alongside Ethan Mollick and Nancy Giordano – September 30, University of Wisconsin: https://uwebc.wisc.edu/conference/registration/Connect with Jim:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslferrell/Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Summary In this episode, Andy interviews Jim Ferrell, author of  You and We: A Relational Rethinking of Work, Life and Leadership. Andy has long been a big fan of Jim's work with The Arbinger Institute, authoring Leadership and Self-Deception and The Anatomy of Peace.  In this conversation, Jim unpacks his insights on how leaders can move from a self-focused to a relational mindset. Drawing from his new book, Jim explains why our effectiveness as leaders depends not just on what we do, but on how we view and relate to the people around us. The discussion explores what it means to be relational instead of transactional, how leaders can better navigate conflict, and the subtle ways our self-deceptions hinder growth. Jim also shares practical ideas for building trust, leading with humility, and focusing on outcomes that matter most. This episode is packed with thought-provoking insights that will challenge how you think about leadership, culture, and collaboration. If you're looking for insights on how to become a more relational leader and truly impact those you serve, this episode is for you! Sound Bites “Machines don't have to be great at relation, but they'll be great at everything else. And if we're lousy at relation ourselves, we won't have a job.” "Those who can relate better, that's the uniquely human competitive advantage we bring to the marketplace." "The top people spend most of their time on the relational work, not on the other stuff. So you see it happening already. That's all going to be accelerating." “The most important part of the chart of any org chart is actually all the space in between the names and boxes, because that's where everything's happening, right?” “We went from the body economy to the mind economy to now the heart economy.” “Proximity is not necessarily closeness.” Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:55 Start of Interview 02:07 Jim Ferrell's Backstory and Early Influences 06:17 About Jim Writing Leadership and Self-Deception 08:57 Exploring the Concept of Relation vs. Relationships 10:07 The Five Levels of Relation 13:19 Managing Relation in Organizations 17:29 The Shift to the Heart Economy 20:00 Insights from the Book 'You and We' 27:00 Proximity vs. Closeness in Remote Work 29:08 The Power of Hydrogen and Oxygen 29:46 Remote vs. In-Person Work Dynamics 32:14 The Importance of Connectivity in Teams 33:14 Understanding Relational Space 34:35 Personal Stories of Relation 37:48 How Can We Discern Where We Are in the Levels? And Our Teams? 39:29 The Concept of Compounding in Relations 41:07 The Relational Leap 45:54 End of Interview 46:27 Andy Comments After the Interview 49:23 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Jim and his book at Withiii.com/youandwe. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 185 with Mitch Warner about the Arbinger book Leadership and Self-Deception. Episode 356 with Eric Barker about why everything you know about relationships is mostly wrong. Episode 459 with Adrian Kelly about identity and rethinking success. Pass the PMP Exam This Year If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Leadership, Project Management, Relationships, Trust, Relational Mindset, Conflict, Self-Deception, Self-Awareness, Influence, Humility, Collaboration, Culture, Authenticity The following music was used for this episode: Music: Echo by Alexander Nakarada License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

What happens when a message meant for the wrong drummer leads to the right band? On this episode of Bringin' It Backwards, Adam Lisicky sits down with Andres and Patrick of Stockholm's own Self Deception to unravel a musical story packed with serendipity, stubborn determination, and fearless reinvention. From awkward high school musicals to their earliest days hustling through Stockholm's music scene, Andres and Patrick talk candidly about band origins, creative breakthroughs, and why they never fit neatly into Sweden's rock landscape. It's not all easy—Andres opens up about lonely beginnings, bold gestures for love, and using music to finally feel seen. The guys share how the Internet—and a relentless DIY spirit—helped them push past gatekeepers, build a global fanbase, and raise enough funds in just days to record on their own terms. You'll hear the real story behind viral tracks like “Hysteria” and “Matthew McConaughey,” their adventures in touring and crowdfunding, and what it's like to finally embrace total creative freedom with their upcoming album, Destroy the Art. Expect honest advice, plenty of laughs, and a reminder that every overnight success is years in the making. If you're an aspiring artist (or just love a great band origin story), you do not want to miss this one. Listen now and don't forget to subscribe for more of the real stories behind the music on Bringin' It Backwards.

Episode 210: Everyone has moments from the past they wish had unfolded differently. Some dwell on those memories, while others find ways to reinterpret them in order to move forward. But how far can people go in retelling their own stories before they risk losing sight of the truth? Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada begin the conversation with a simple piece of advice Rada found online — the idea that the past lives only in memory and can be reshaped. The phrase struck him differently than most internet platitudes, raising both curiosity as well as concern. Kyte pushes back against the claim that the past exists only in perception. He points out that facts remain, regardless of how people interpret them. Using examples ranging from family disputes to the Woody Allen film “Crimes and Misdemeanors,” Kyte underscores the danger of self-deception and the temptation to absolve ourselves of responsibility by revising history. Yet the discussion is not without hope. The hosts explore how changing perspective can help people heal. Forgiveness, they note, often requires reframing painful experiences in a way that releases the grip of bitterness. Examples from South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and Rwanda’s post-genocide cultural performances illustrate how art and storytelling can create the distance needed for forgiveness to take root. The episode also examines the challenges families face when siblings recall childhood in starkly different ways. While such differences can fuel conflict, they also highlight how memory is filtered through emotion, circumstance and personal growth.

In this episode of Leadership Currency, Dr. McKinley steps into the world of illusion with professional illusionist, David Laflin, to explore what magic reveals about the human mind. From sleight of hand to self-deception, we examine how leaders—like audiences—can be fooled not just by others, but by themselves. What lies do we choose to believe? Why do we see what we want to see? Join us for a fascinating conversation about perception, belief, and the hidden traps of leadership psychology.To Order Doug's Books: The Resiliency Quest,Mad About Us Visit Doug's Website: https://www.dougmckinley.com/ Receive a Free Leadership Resource: Leadership Guide 

Deceiving ourselves trips us up on our spiritual walk. When we deceive ourselves, we're blind to the assumptions we make and think we're right when we're actually wrong. Much of this is delivered through the pulpit; wrong doctrine deceives us so that we don't see the truth of God's love and grace. Letting the Holy Spirit guide us in how to live keeps us humble and protects us from pride, which is closely intertwined with self-deception. Sharing God's perspective though Jesus Christ gives us the spiritual vision we need.  To support the ministry financially, text “CDMPodcast” to 74483or visit www.worldchangers.org

The most dangerous thing about self-deception is that when we're operating in it, we don't even know that we're being deceived. Failing to be true to what we believe is right causes us to rationalize and make excuses. Deceiving ourselves causes a disturbance in us that we can't reconcile, because deep down inside, we know exactly what we should do. Fooling ourselves in this manner results in spiritual blindness us to the truth. The best way to avoid this trap is to follow through and live the Word of grace after hearing it; this powerfully internalizes the truth as it is now. To support the ministry financially, text “CDMPodcast” to 74483or visit www.worldchangers.org

- Pastor Matthew Garwick

Sermon preached by Harry Fujiwara on Amos 5:1-27

Feeling like we're inadequate causes us to focus solely on ourselves instead of on God, and brings us into self-effort to try to improve ourselves. We're delivered from this emotion through our belief in Jesus Christ and our dependence on Him. The world has plenty of “solutions” for the negative emotions associated with condemnation, but trusting in and relying on Jesus is the only permanent one. To support the ministry financially, text “CDMPodcast” to 74483or visit www.worldchangers.org

Feeling like we're inadequate causes us to focus solely on ourselves instead of on God, and brings us into self-effort to try to improve ourselves. We're delivered from this emotion through our belief in Jesus Christ and our dependence on Him. The world has plenty of "solutions" for the negative emotions associated with condemnation, but trusting in and relying on Jesus is the only permanent one. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483or visit www.worldchangers.org

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Deceiving ourselves comes with serious consequences. Telling ourselves a lie so often that we eventually believe it blinds us to the truth by producing a false view of our circumstances. Personally, it damages relationships and stunts our personal growth; in leadership, it leads to poor decision-making because leaders may overlook problems or crucial feedback. Failing to deal with self-deception keeps us from growing and developing spiritually. By comparison, seeing the truth of God's love and how it applies to us gives us our lives back. A willingness to face our real selves just as we are, despite the pain involved, is how we avoid being deceived. Accepting our authentic selves without buying into a cheap copy of ourselves lets us be who God made us to be. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

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What happens when the familiar comfort of negative self-talk and procrastination becomes the biggest obstacle to our happiness? This episode promises a deep discussion with neurocognition expert Bizzie Gold, who sheds light on the destructive patterns of self-deception we often fall into. Bizzie and I dissect how these mental traps, like justifications and excuses, subtly sabotage our goals. With relatable examples—like the simple act of putting off chores—we explore how these patterns can be recognized and disrupted to foster genuine, sustainable change in our lives. Follow Bizzie @bizziegold Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode we discuss... (00:01) Rewire Your Brain, Break Patterns (13:30) Patterns of Control in Relationships (26:04) Reality vs. Perceived Reality (32:10) Turning Perception Into Healing (42:25) Navigating Self-Trust (46:02) How to Unravel Self-Deception (59:12) Understanding Brain Patterns (01:07:10) Ever Forward ----- Episode resources: Free audio book 30-day trial at https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward  Free sample pack with any purchase at https://www.DrinkLMNT.com/everforward See how your supplements stack up with the free app https://www.Supp.Co/everforward Save 15% on FLYKITT and never have jet lag again with code CHASE at https://www.FLYKITT.com  Watch and subscribe on YouTube Bizzie's first episode was EFR 241

Oz Merchant is a leader and coach in the fields of sales and customer success for B2B SaaS and ecommerce companies. Oz is passionate about helping businesses grow and thrive. He is the former VP of Sales, Success, and Support at Viably. 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Deceiving ourselves trips us up on our spiritual walk. When we deceive ourselves, we are blind to the assumptions we make and think we are right when we are actually wrong. Much of this is delivered through the pulpit; wrong doctrine deceives us so that we do not see the truth of God's love and grace. Our success in life hinges on knowing our true identity as His righteous children. God wants to show us that we are His reflection; understanding this prevents us from being deceived. Letting the Holy Spirit guide us in how to live keeps us humble and protects us from pride, which is closely intertwined with self-deception. Sharing God's perspective though Jesus Christ gives us the spiritual vision we need. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

God has great plans for our lives, but those plans are blocked when we deceive ourselves. Deceiving ourselves makes us spiritually blind to the truth of a situation; this is something God wants to deliver us from. Self-deception springs from the fall of man in the garden of Eden, and our sinful nature that resulted from it. The devil works through this and tries to convince us that our identity is based on our bad behavior instead of on God's Word concerning our righteousness. What was true under the law may no longer be true under grace; we fool ourselves when we think we must live by an outdated covenant. The lies we believe about ourselves neutralize us. Recognizing who we are in Christ and believing what God says about us opens our eyes to the truth about ourselves. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

There is nothing worse we can do to ourselves as traders and investors than deceive ourselves. Deception can be a tricky thing. Self deception can be an even trickier thing. I wouldn't say I was shocked by the discovery, but the livestream on YouTube continues to deliver valuable lessons and reminders for us in the trading world. There is quite a bit of self deception occurring and I'm doing my best to put an end to it. I used to fall victim to it as it is something that seems to be totally innocent. The problem is, if you start playing the game you will begin to take yourself down the pathways which lead to confusion and headaches. Let me walk you through how this game is played and why it's so damaging. Avoiding this temptation will keep you grounded in reality and give you a much better chance to be efficient with your time.

In this episode, Corrine and Neil reflect on a lesson that took years to come full circle: the power of listening to your gut, even when it goes against popular advice.Corrine opens up about the decision to restart her Mint Arrow Instagram account from scratch, a choice that felt right in her spirit but went against the advice of nearly everyone around her. Years later, that gut feeling was affirmed by an expert who told her it was exactly what he would've recommended. This leads into a deeper conversation about mentorship, personal revelation, and learning to filter advice through your own values, character, and calling.Together, Corrine and Neil share why it's so important to choose mentors whose lives align with the kind of future you actually want—and how to recognize red flags when someone's influence, even well-meaning, might be pulling you out of alignment. They also talk about the difference between mimicking someone else's path and building your own with authenticity, wisdom, and spiritual discernment.This episode is a reminder that not all good advice is your good advice—and sometimes, the Spirit will confirm what you already know deep down.Resource mentioned:Leadership and Self-Deception by The Arbinger InstituteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The most dangerous thing about self-deception is that when we are operating in it, we do not even know that we are being deceived. Failing to be true to what we believe is right causes us to rationalize and make excuses. Being true to our sense of what the right thing is relieves us from having to explain our actions; if we are false to our belief, then our excuses make the wrong thing that we are doing appear right. Deceiving ourselves causes a disturbance in us that we cannot reconcile because deep down inside, we know exactly what we should do. Fooling ourselves in this manner results in spiritual blindness us to the truth. This type of thinking is something we must beware of because it is built into the world's norms and values. The best way to avoid this trap is to follow through and live the Word of grace after hearing it; this powerfully internalizes the truth as it is now. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

To experience God's best, it is important not to live in deception. This especially applies to us because believing the wrong thing causes us to deceive ourselves. Operating too long in deception can harden our hearts and lead us to believe a lie. We are all susceptible to this; God therefore wants to work with us to help us stop fooling ourselves. Letting Him guide us in this area keeps our spiritual eyes open so that we can see the dangers of associating with the wrong kinds of people and avoid being corrupted. When we see others in self-deception, we must tell them the truth, but do so in love. Studying God's Word concerning this keeps us from falling into this trap.   To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.