Upbuilding The Self
79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 56 ratingsTwo former monks, a former startup founder/CEO, and a former equity derivatives trader dive into how to be our best selves, free from the ego. Our egos are the identities we create for ourselves and wish the world to validate, but when we are not seen as we want to be, we feel insecure. This podcast lives at the intersection of leadership and spirituality. It will help you understand your ego and shed light on your inner world so that you can act with greater clarity, compassion, and the freedom to be your best self.
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Contemplating Death To Live a Good Life
April 18, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBMost of us keep death at arm's length. We might discuss it in a casual way or we might even joke about it, but how many of us are really introspective about death and all of the implications that come with it? In this episode, Michael, Rasanath and Hari Prasada delve into the importance of contemplating death in order to have a good life. They examine how death can help us reevaluate how we spend our time, discover the inconsistencies in our life, and challenge our existing paradigms. They c...
The Art of Creating Conscious Relationships
April 02, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBRelationships often operate on unspoken assumptions and implicit agreements. And this is one of the reasons our relationships are so dysfunctional. In this episode, Mary, Michael, and Vipin teach the skill of “Creating Conscious Relationship,” to help you turn the implicit into the explicit, and in the process, to help you build trust in your relationships. They share the key components of the skill, their personal experiences of using it, and a step by step process to use it for maximum imp...
Designing Relationships Intentionally
April 02, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBRelationships often operate on unspoken assumptions and implicit agreements. And this is one of the reasons our relationships are so dysfunctional. In this episode, Mary, Michael, and Vipin introduce the skill of “Creating Conscious Relationship” to help you turn the implicit into the explicit, and in the process, to increase the trust in your relationships. They share the key components of this skill, their personal experiences of using it, and a step-by-step process to implement it for max...
Pinch Moments: A Tool to Restore Communication (and Relationships!)
March 19, 2024 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBConversations can be triggering. How we deal with those triggers determines everything about how effective and meaningful those conversations (and by extension, our relationships) end up being. In this episode, Michael, Rasanath, and Vipin explore the tool of “Pinch Moments” as a way to be able to recognize, call out, and address conversations that trigger us… without triggering ourselves. Links: www.upbuild.com www.upbuild.com/enneagram101 Instagram: @upbuildnyc Facebook: Upbuild LinkedI...
Comfort, Stretch, and Panic Zones: Where Do You Reside?
March 05, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBAre you growing or are you contracting? In this episode, Vipin and Michael introduce the framework of the comfort, stretch, and panic zones. They discuss what differentiates each zone from the others and how having awareness of these zones can help us grow towards the best version of ourselves. They share how they have used this framework on themselves and with their coaching clients, why most people spend time in either the comfort or panic zones, how the ego fits into the picture, and they...
Where Do You Put Your Faith?
February 01, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBDon’t ask: Do you have faith? Ask: Where do you put your faith? In this episode, Hari Prasada, Rasanath, and Vipin discuss how faith is foundational to our daily lives and the intrinsic relationship between faith, knowledge, and experience. They analyze why faith is often associated with “blind faith,” how faith is not just a religious construct, and the role of faith in science. And finally, they unpack how faith is pivotal to being able to answer the question, “Who am I?” Links: www.upbui...
Atomic Habits and Using Identities to Help Us With Our Habits
January 04, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBAtomic Habits has become one of the bibles of habit formation. One of the key ideas from that book is how to use an identity (e.g., I’m a runner) to positively influence our habits (i.e., to run consistently). However, at Upbuild, we talk a lot about how identities get in the way of being our best selves. In this episode, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Vipin explore how to reconcile these two ideas. While weaving in personal tales and anecdotes from their own lives, they discuss the potency of u...
Unlocking Growth Through 360 Degree Reviews and the Delicate Dance With Feedback
December 14, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBFeedback. We want it and we don’t want it. In this episode, Michael, Vipin and Rasanath dive deep into the power of the 360 Degree Review. They demystify how the 360 process works, share real life examples from their work with individuals and organizations, and unpack many of the tips and landmines that are beneficial to be aware of when giving and receiving feedback. As Rasanath shares in the episode, “Feedback is a very sensitive thing.” This episode will help you navigate that sensitivit...
Nonviolent Communication #4. Reconciling Our Infinite Longings With Our Finite Capacity, Spirituality, and The Limits of the NVC Framework
November 30, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBIn the fourth and final episode of the Nonviolent Communication miniseries, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore why the NVC framework will only take us so far. They discuss how our needs are never really satisfied, our yearning for eternity, the common way that people misuse gratitude as a practice, the need for spiritual practice, and steps we can take to help us on the path toward meeting the deepest need that we have. Links: www.upbuild.com www.upbuild.com/enneagram101 Instag...
Nonviolent Communication #3: O-F-N-R (Observation, Feeling, Need, Request)
November 08, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn the third episode of our Nonviolent Communication miniseries, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath take us through a central teaching of the framework: O-F-N-R. This teaching allows us to separate facts from interpretation, identify our emotions, determine the “why” behind our emotion, and then healthily enroll others in helping us meet our needs. Links: www.upbuild.com www.upbuild.com/enneagram101 Instagram: @upbuildnyc Facebook: Upbuild LinkedIn: Upbuild
Nonviolent Communication: The Connection Between Needs And Feelings
October 24, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIn the second episode of our Nonviolent Communication miniseries, Michael, Hari Prasada and Rasanath take a deep dive into the incredibly tight connection between needs and feelings, exploring how the nuances of these terms affect our conversations and interactions. They reveal how our needs are connected to feelings, how many of us mistakenly use the word “feeling,” and the importance of seeking understanding. They also discuss how acknowledging our feelings and unmet needs can open up a pa...
Nonviolent Communication #2: The Connection Between Needs And Feelings
October 24, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIn the second episode of our Nonviolent Communication miniseries, Michael, Hari Prasada and Rasanath take a deep dive into the incredibly tight connection between needs and feelings, exploring how the nuances of these terms affect our conversations and interactions. They reveal how our needs are connected to feelings, how many of us mistakenly use the word “feeling,” and the importance of seeking understanding. They also discuss how acknowledging our feelings and unmet needs can open up a pa...
Nonviolent Communication: Needs vs. Strategies
September 28, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWelcome to the first episode of our Nonviolent Communication miniseries. Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a method of communication developed by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg in the 1960s. Its power lies in facilitating compassionate, empathetic, and effective communication between individuals. In the first episode of this miniseries, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore how our everyday communication is “violent,” the difference between needs and strategies, the importance of the...
Nonviolent Communication #1: Needs vs. Strategies
September 28, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.2 MBWelcome to the first episode of our Nonviolent Communication miniseries. Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a method of communication developed by psychologist Marshall Rosenberg in the 1960s. Its power lies in facilitating compassionate, empathetic, and effective communication between individuals. In the first episode of this miniseries, Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath explore how our everyday communication is “violent,” the difference between needs and strategies, the importance of the...
Under the Influence of Lust
September 13, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBPromotions. Travel experiences. Schools for our kids. Cars. Food. Other people. Our lives are full of lust. And this lust is preventing us from being who we really are. Starting with this powerful realization and from the ideas present in the Bhagavad-Gita, Hari Prasada, Rasanath, and Michael help us peel back the layers of our desires. They guide us through the maze of our selfish tendencies and illuminate the ways in which our lustful impulses affect our lives. They discuss personal exampl...
Tolerating Provoking Situations
August 29, 2023 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB“When you squeeze an orange, you'll always get orange juice to come out. What comes out is what's inside.” It was hearing this quote, by Wayne Dyer, that inspired Rasanath to really look at and feel confronted by a distastefully sarcastic comment that he had made toward someone he loves. In this episode, Rasanath and Vipin do a deep dive into the concept of tolerance, shedding light on the significance of consciously working through problems rather than hastily reacting or seeking escape. Th...
Gossip: The Temptation and Tolls
August 17, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBWhy do we gossip and what is the impact of gossip on us and the people around us? In this episode, Vipin, Michael, and Hari Prasada examine why the topic of gossip is applicable to all of us, what we “achieve” when we engage in gossip, and the subtle and not-so-subtle costs that we pay when we do it. They give us actionable next steps to help us understand what is going on inside us when we gossip and how to choose a way of communicating that will create healthier relationships. Links: www...
The Cost of Cutting Corners
August 01, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat happens when we take shortcuts in life? Does this lead us toward more efficiency and success, or does it ultimately lead us down a path of self-deception and erosion of character? In this episode, the entire team gets together to analyze the profound implications of cutting corners. While sharing personal anecdotes and also unpacking some of the world’s most “successful” corner-cutters, they examine how this behavior manifests, the mindsets driving it, and the unexpected consequences it...
Everyone Is My Teacher
July 12, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBIn this very personal episode, Hari interviews Michael about a piece he wrote, From "It Happened TO Me to "It Happened FOR Me”, in which he discusses a challenging experience where he was cut off from someone he cares about. They discuss navigating the impulse to blame others, the value of being aware of the stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves, the link between gratitude and empathy, and most importantly, how to turn difficult experiences into lessons that can put us on the path t...
Enneagram Summing Up the Series
June 13, 2023 03:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this final episode of the Enneagram Foundations series, we explore how to use the Enneagram in our everyday lives in order to make sure that it has the profound impact on us that it is capable of having. We also discuss how the Enneagram can only take us so far and how a spiritual practice is needed to help us go beyond the limits of our personality. Links: www.upbuild.com www.upbuild.com/enneagram101 Instagram: @upbuildnyc Facebook: Upbuild LinkedIn: Upbuild
Enneagram Why Mistypings Happen and the Most Common Mistypings
June 13, 2023 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBTyping is one of the most critical aspects of the Enneagram, and yet, mistyping is rampant. In this episode, we explain why this is case and what we can do about it. We also explore the one Type that is more likely to mistype than any other Type, and give you a Type by Type run through of how each Type approaches the Enneagram. What we find is that how we approach the Enneagram is often very revealing of our Type. Links: www.upbuild.com www.upbuild.com/enneagram101 Instagram: @upbuildnyc...
Enneagram Type 9 The Peace-Seeker
June 13, 2023 01:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBEnneagram Type 9s, nicknamed The Peace-Seeker, pride themselves in being calm, easygoing, and unassuming people who can flow with whatever comes and don’t need recognition or attention. They often don’t admit to themselves their problems or work to resolve conflicts because that’s really difficult and makes them feel not peaceful. Famous examples include Rosa Parks, Grace Kelly, and Jack Johnson. In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 9 and the insecurities and motivations th...
Enneagram Type 8 The Challenger
June 13, 2023 00:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBEnneagram Type 8s, nicknamed The Challenger, are all about strength and showing who’s in charge to reassure themselves that they don’t have a weak bone in their body. They often can’t admit to themselves how scared they really are of their buried weakness, and so they show up larger than life in nearly all situations hoping to leverage their power for the people they love. Famous examples include Steve Jobs, Chelsea Handler, MLK Jr, Donald Trump, Aretha Franklin, and Putin. In this episode...
Enneagram Type 7 The Enthusiast
June 12, 2023 23:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBEnneagram Type 7s, nicknamed The Enthusiast, are care-free and fun-loving with a moment-to-moment appetite for adventure and zero tolerance for boredom. They often run from their problems in life which pursue them relentlessly in spite of their intelligence and joyfulness. Famous examples include Robin Williams, the Dalai Lama, Amy Winehouse, and Russell Brand. In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 7 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relati...
Enneagram Type 6 The Loyalist
June 12, 2023 22:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MBEnneagram Type 6s, nicknamed The Loyalist, live in a zone of constant questioning as they strive to be dependable for those they care about. They often wish that they had a cause to dedicate their life to which they could completely trust and that they had the support of others whom they could completely trust. Famous examples include Woody Allen, Adolf Hitler, Jason Alexander, and Larry David. In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 6 and the insecurities and motivations that ...
Enneagram Type 5 The Investigator
June 12, 2023 21:00 - 23 minutes - 16.6 MBEnneagram Type 5s, nicknamed The Investigator, are exceptionally cerebral, technical, and keep to themselves in their pursuit of knowledge to understand how things work. They often have trouble relating to people. Famous examples include Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, Eckhart Tolle, Tim Burton, and JRR Tolkein. In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 5 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 5’s...
Enneagram Type 4 The Individualist
June 12, 2023 20:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBEnneagram Type 4s, nicknamed The Individualist, try to be authentic with every fiber of their being, but it’s so hard for them to know who they really are deep down. They often feel overwhelmed trying to do justice to their talents, all the while feeling misunderstood by people who move too fast, are too shallow, and act too harshly to understand their full heart. Famous examples include Bob Dylan, Johnny Depp, Prince, Michael Jackson, and Frida Kahlo. In this episode, we explore the essenc...
Enneagram Type 3 The Achiever
June 12, 2023 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBEnneagram Type 3s, nicknamed The Achiever, are smooth and success-driven, endeavoring to show with their life that the sky’s the limit for what can be accomplished. They are also often concerned that others can see through their image. Famous examples include Elon Musk, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama, Taylor Swift, and Lady Gaga. In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 3 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk y...
Enneagram Type 2 The Helper
June 12, 2023 18:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBEnneagram Type 2s, nicknamed The Helper, are all about taking care of others and having deep intimate connections so they can feel really close and loved. They also have a hard time giving others space or seeing their own needs. Famous examples include Fred Rogers, Sally Field, and Stevie Wonder. In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 2 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and relationship. We walk you through the story of the Type 2’s life by look...
Enneagram Type 1 The Moralist
June 12, 2023 17:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBEnneagram Type 1s, nicknamed The Moralist, are detail-oriented visionaries driven by a set of principles personal that they feel in their gut and want others to align with. They also forever feel the guilt of not living up to these principles themselves. Famous examples include Nelson Mandela, George Harrison, Mahatma Gandhi, Osama Bin Laden, and Queen Elizabeth II. In this episode, we explore the essence of the Type 1 and the insecurities and motivations that drive their every action and r...
Enneagram Typing, Mistyping, and the Wings
June 12, 2023 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBTyping is one of the most critical skills for any user of the Enneagram. In this episode, we dive deep into the factors that contribute to understanding how to type and talk about the two biggest obstacles to typing correctly. We discuss the impact of the ego, the influence of the Wing, and the problem with Enneagram tests. We close this episode by giving you our three most impactful tips for how to type accurately. Links: www.upbuild.com www.upbuild.com/enneagram101 Instagram: @upbuildny...
Enneagram Levels of Consciousness, the most important dimension of the framework
June 12, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBHow can Donald Trump be the same type as Martin Luther King, Jr? How can Nelson Mandela be the same type as Osama bin Laden? It all comes down to the Levels of Consciousness. In this episode, we explore the most important dimension of the Enneagram, the Levels of Consciousness, which is so critical because it gives us the roadmap to be the best version of ourselves. No type on the Enneagram is better than any of the other types. Each type has its gifts and challenges. So the goal of the Enne...
Enneagram Introduction to the Series
June 12, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBWelcome to the first episode of Upbuild’s Enneagram Foundation podcast series. Whether you are a seasoned enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this series promises to offer fresh perspectives and valuable insights for your journey into the world of the Enneagram. In 14 episodes, we’ll provide a strong foundation on the nine Types as well as the most important dimension of the framework, the Levels of Consciousness. This series will bring the Types alive for you in a vivid way, help you understa...
Finding the Bait of the Inner Critic
May 30, 2023 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBThe inner critic is commonly thought of as the voice in our head that negatively judges and demeans us. This is true, but it is also has another job that is rarely spoken about. In this episode, Hari Prasada, Michael, and Rasanath do a deep dive into the strategies and nuances of our inner critics. They address the damage that can be done by taking the inner critic too seriously, how our relationships with our inner critics mirror abusive relationships, and how our addictive personalities pl...
The Four Levels of Motivation
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBWhat is really motivating you? Are you running away from something or towards something? In this episode, Hari Prasada, Michael, and Rasanath share a framework inspired by the Bhagavad-Gita for thinking about different levels of motivation that show up in how we approach relationships, work, and our everyday experience of the world. They do a deep dive into each of the four levels of motivation and offer practical ways to understand where we are operating from and how to move to a higher le...
An Existential Crisis is an Opportunity for Growth
March 29, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBIf you are not having an existential crisis, well, you are not looking hard enough. In this episode, Hari Prasada, Michael, and Rasanath do a deep dive into existential crises, their causes, and how to deal with them. They discuss the link between existential crises and the fear of death, how the fear of not being my ego and the fear of death is essentially the same thing, the importance of spirituality, and how their own existential crises led them to having this conversation. Links: www....
Our Need for Validation and Why We Don’t Like To Need It
March 15, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBWe all have a need for validation, and yet most of us don’t like to acknowledge that we need it. In this episode, Rasanath and Vipin explore the definition of validation, why most of us have a difficult relationship with our need for validation, and why it is essential to our identities. They share personal examples and examples from their experience as coaches to illustrate how to move from an unhealthy to a healthy pursuit of validation. Links: www.upbuild.com www.upbuild.com/enneagram1...
I Dislike in You What I Dislike in Me
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWhat is one thing you are judgmental of others about? How is this also true about you? In what way does knowing it is true about you bring up shame? Michael and Hari, building off of Michael’s piece, I Dislike in You What I Dislike in Me, explore how our judgments of other people are often a mirror for what we don’t like about ourselves. They look at how this hypocrisy disconnects us from other people, why we sometimes feel the need to knock others down, the role of envy, and how we can use...
Anger Management
February 10, 2023 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBWhat is anger? Where does it come from? What can we do about it? For many people, no matter how destructive anger can be, it’s all too easy to fall prey to its temptation. As a follow-up to The Seduction of Anger podcast, Michael and Rasanath explore the nuances of this emotion from fresh perspectives. They dive into their personal lives and give examples to break down why, even after having worked on their self-awareness for many years, anger still comes up. They explain the physical origin...
The Power of Powerful Questions
January 13, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBMary and Vipin dive into the topic of asking powerful questions, in coaching and everyday life. Through personal examples, they talk about what constitutes a powerful question, why it’s important to get curious, the value of being mindful about the things we are asking, how to create conscious relationships, and the impact of asking open-ended questions. Links: www.upbuild.com www.upbuild.com/enneagram101 Instagram: @upbuildnyc Facebook: Upbuild LinkedIn: Upbuild
The Rules that Rule Us
December 23, 2022 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBHow do you peel an apple? How do you brush your teeth? How do you soap yourself in the shower? We all have a set of “rules for achieving an outcome” that underlie absolutely everything we do, and yet, we are rarely conscious of those rules. By bringing consciousness to our rules, we have the freedom to embrace them or change them in a way that will better serve us and the people in our lives. In this episode, Vipin, Michael, and Hari Prasada share their learnings from Dave Parke’s ”rules for...
The Four Listening Channels and the Power of Curiosity
December 07, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBListening is a skill that is foundational to life and to relationships, which is also why it has become the foundational skill for the Upbuild Coaching Training program. In this episode, Mary, our new co-host who designed and helped launch the coaching training program, along with Vipin, explore the importance of listening and introduce us to the concept of the “four listening channels.” They give tips on how to become a better listener, what’s at stake if we don’t work on our listening skil...
The Two Sides of Working on Yourself
November 23, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBIn order to be our best selves and get to the root of who we are, we need to take both an “outside-in” and “inside-out” approach. In this episode, Hari and Michael dive into Hari’s inspiration and key insights from his piece, The Two Sides of Working on Yourself. They explore how a superiority complex comes from the same place as an inferiority complex, the costs of working on the ego without working on the self (and vice-versa), and the challenges that we experience when working on each. Ha...
Safe vs. Quality Problems
November 09, 2022 23:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBDo you work on problems that are comfortable to work on? Are you aware that your focus on these problems might be getting in the way of working on problems that will make a real difference in your life? Michael, Vipin, and Hari Prasada introduce us to safe vs. quality problems, a framework that was introduced to the Upbuild team ten years ago by a coach named Dave Parke and has become central to our work at Upbuild. The team shares how to differentiate safe from quality problems, examples fr...
A Monk in NYC: Demystifying the Monastery
October 26, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBWhat does it take to make the decision to live in a monastery and dedicate your life to service? What happens inside a monastery? What is the daily schedule? In this episode, Rasanath shares the intimate details of what it was like during his years as a monk in NYC. He gives insight into the challenges that came with relinquishing his identities, why he chose to give up everything to be fully committed to a life of service, what his daily schedule looked like, the experience of living with 2...
Internal Family Systems (IFS) & Parts Work: Your Internal Board of Directors
October 05, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBHave you ever thought, “There is a part of me that feels this way, and there is a part of me that feels that way.”? If so, you are already starting to do Parts Work, also called Internal Family Systems (IFS). In this episode, Vipin interviews Michael about Parts Work and the year-long course they recently completed with Guthrie Sayen. They share their takeaways and learnings from the course, how it has helped them further understand their inner worlds, and how they use it in their coaching ...
This is Your Damn Life
September 14, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThis is your damn life. What are you doing about it? In this episode, Vipin and Hari Prasada break down what gets in the way of approaching life with the seriousness it deserves and the reasons why taking our lives seriously is imperative to reaching our full potential. They look at the topic through the lens of a coaching relationship, inspired by Vipin’s article by the same name. They also discuss how contemplating death can be a portal to true aliveness, why it’s beneficial to “expect mi...
The Freedom Fantasy
August 24, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBDo you feel like you need something different than your present circumstances in order to feel happy and free? Maybe you just need a different job, to get that promotion, to move to a bigger place, or to get more time doing what you really love? Maybe once you get that, you’ll be able to enjoy life. In this episode, Hari Prasada and Michael introduce us to the idea of the freedom fantasy, a concept coined by Michael in his article by the same name. They explore the way we all go about search...
Humiliation Comes Before Humility
August 03, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBWhat is the difference between real humility and the projection of humility? Do you desire to be truly humble or do you desire what humility can give you? Michael and Rasanath break down the “The Paradox of Humility” and do a deep dive into what real humility looks like, what’s at stake if we don’t become humble, and the role that humiliation plays in helping us become humble. Links: www.upbuild.com www.upbuild.com/enneagram101 Instagram: @upbuildnyc Facebook: Upbuild LinkedIn: Upbuild
“There I Go Again”
July 06, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThe phrase “There I go again” is one of the most simple yet powerful framings that you can use to work on yourself and to help you become who you truly are. Michael, Hari Prasada, and Rasanath break down how they use this phrase by giving real-life examples and share how it can help you separate your real self from your ego. They discuss the paradox of acceptance, the reasons why we are never satisfied when we try to be someone that we are not, and how to balance being kind to ourselves with...