1. Know Yourself: The Foundation for a Meaningful Life Part 2 M4L 2013 Lesson 2 © Paul T. P. Wong

2. Overview A brief review of the last lesson Beware of sources of self-deception Accept the duality of personality Understand & accept our true selves

3. You can make your life better when you become a better person.

4. The best way to be your best self is to improve yourself from inside out.

5. Start the process of self-discovery.

6. Sources of Self-Deception Unconscious motives & memories Our story-telling nature – we live by the story we tell and retell Self-serving and positive biases Irrational & dysfunctional beliefs

8. A low self-esteem can create problems.

10. The Duality of Human Nature Lower SelfHigher Self ME Competition Resentment Pride Materialism Egotism WE Cooperation Forgiveness Humility Spiritualism Altruism

11. You are both Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde.

12. Reason vs. Pleasures & Drunkenness

13. We all have seeds of self destruction.

14. What is your inner demon?

15. We are our own worst enemies.

17. Self-deception is self-destructive.

18. Only by overcoming our own demons can we become whole.

19. The journey of self-discovery is a journey of spiritual transformation

20. You can’t fully live until you assume full responsibility of your own life.

21. Self-worth depends on acceptance of your true self.

22. Above all, discover your true self.

23. Find authentic happiness through finding your true self & singularity.

24. Public Self Multiple Selves Perceived Self Ideal Self True Self Video

26. Knowing yourself means: Become aware of your own self-deception Confront and relate to your inner demons Manage the duality of your personality Discover your uniqueness and true self- identify Move towards your ideal self