One note regarding the size of ego. Humility researchers actually stress the "right-sizing" of one's ego so that it is neither too big (arrogance) NOR too small (self-abasement). For example, we would not view Michael Jordan as being humble if he were to claim to be a terrible basketball player. He is making himself too small in such a case. "Right-sizing" one's ego to reality is one piece of humility along with a modest self-presentation (i.e., avoiding cockiness despite being the best basketball player) and an other orientation.
This is all fantastic of course, but one question I hope you address is, how does one foster greater “humility” and smaller “ego” practically? IOW, how do we “empty” ourselves? I’ve asked that later question to many people and have never received a great answer.
One note regarding the size of ego. Humility researchers actually stress the "right-sizing" of one's ego so that it is neither too big (arrogance) NOR too small (self-abasement). For example, we would not view Michael Jordan as being humble if he were to claim to be a terrible basketball player. He is making himself too small in such a case. "Right-sizing" one's ego to reality is one piece of humility along with a modest self-presentation (i.e., avoiding cockiness despite being the best basketball player) and an other orientation.
This is all fantastic of course, but one question I hope you address is, how does one foster greater “humility” and smaller “ego” practically? IOW, how do we “empty” ourselves? I’ve asked that later question to many people and have never received a great answer.
Thanks for this series Richard. I have long held the view that the larger the ego the more fragile it is.