Is Higher Development Always Better?
We tend to think that higher ego development simply means being happier. Our logic is that greater self-awareness, motivations and flexibility, a more complex worldview, and a closer relationship to t...
8 Syys 6min
What is Ego Development?
Ego development simply means how the ego (i.e. our meaning-making function) complexifies over time. As it complexifies, so do our autonomy, freedom, flexibility, self-awareness, tolerance for differen...
6 Syys 5min
What is the Ego?
This month we are studying ego development as framed by Cook-Greuter, so we ought to know what the ego is. It probably isn't what you think. This is a snippet from my Wednesday 2/9, Intro to Cook-Greu...
3 Syys 5min
Intro to Cook-Greuter's Ego Development Theory (#160)
We see the world, explain things, make meaning and find coherence in predictable ways as we mentally develop. This is not a random process. This is a well-studied and understood process.We go through ...
2 Syys 1h 3min
What Do Personality Typologies Really Tell Us?
Beyond the personality typology system we prefer, what do they really tell us about who we are? What are the deeper lessons?This is a snippet from my Wednesday 1/9 episode, Making Sense of Personality...
1 Syys 6min
Is Astrology Legit?
Here we explore whether or not astrology is legit as a system for understanding human personality.This is a snippet from my Wednesday 26/8, Making Sense of Personality Typology Systems - Part 2/2 (#15...
30 Elo 4min
How the Enneagram Illuminated Humans For Me
The Enneagram is the personality typology that has shown me the most about myself and others. Here's how.This is a snippet from my 26/8 episode, Making Sense of Personality Typology Systems, Part 2/2 ...
27 Elo 4min
Making Sense of Personality Typology Systems - Part 2/2 (#159)
In this mini-series, we’re going to look at the main personality typology systems and how to use them.Knowing your personality type helps you achieve a reliable snapshot of your personality and tenden...
26 Elo 47min
