Episode 6: Sunzi's Six Traps of (Self)-Deception and How to Avoid Them
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In this episode, we put a new twist on Sunzi's adage that "warfare is the art of deception" by discussing the six traps of self-deception, which are: 

1. The Limiting Lie (I can't, I'm not ...):

2. The Futility Farce (It's no use ...)

3. The Procrastination Problem (Not dealing with issues close at hand)

4. The Distant Dilemma (Worrying about things that may never happen)

5. The Temptation Trap (Taking the bait)

6. The Constant Chaos & Distracting Drama

With quotes from Plato, Marcus Aurelius, the Arbinger Institute, and many more, along with stories from Wil Smith and Loren Eisley, this episode will inspire you to take a look in the mirror, increase your awareness of the how these forms of self-deception show up in your life, and take back your power.

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