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Aristotle vs Plato: "Know Thyself" objectivism vs "I am a 10" unconditional positive self-regard 🎙️ Debate with Steve Barton

Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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In this interview, a throwdown between Aristotelian and Platonic philosophy of personal growth, with Steve Barton, a Gestalt psychology-trained High-Performance Executive Coach, and he's the author of The Father, the Son, and the Aha Moment--which I read as I'm a new-ish dad. The book, which is really about mindset, has some good insights, but I disagreed with a few of its fundamental suppositions. It's a bit too Platonic for my tastes, but I invited Steve on the podcast for a bit of friendly disagreement...

04:20 The Game of Ten: Foundations and Philosophy

08:19 Radical Self-Acceptance and Divine Consciousness

13:11 Boundaries, Agreements, and Relationship Dynamics

19:55 Genetic Predispositions and Self-Awareness

24:46 Biohacking and Emotional Resilience Strategies

33:52 Case Study: PTSD and Contracting with Self

41:13 The Power of Forgiveness and Letting Go

50:58 Unconditional Love, Boundaries, and Self-Protection

01:00:27 The Role of Brain Training and Biohacking

01:10:04 Practical Applications and Client Success Stories

01:14:59 Final Message for Future Generations

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