Egoisten, Narzissmus und Arroganz | Vera F Birkenbihl

Vera F. Birkenbihl on Egoism, Narcissism, and Arrogance. Birkenbihl's exercises are available for free: https://LernenDerZukunft.com/bonus Instagram:   / verabirkenbihl   Telegram Group: https://t.me/lernenderzukunft Facebook:   / verabirkenbihl   TIP! Birkenbihl's seminal work, "From Brain Owner to Brain User: The Inner Archive & Straw in the Head" https://amzn.to/3Wv6SZW * Topics of this lecture: #### Introduction to Egoism Vera F. Birkenbihl begins with a discussion of egoism by describing how people live on their own "islands," where they primarily think of themselves. The concept of egoism is illustrated by the idea that people are generally self-centered and think more about their own needs than those of others. #### Ranking of Unpleasant Traits Birkenbihl ranks various undesirable traits: **Gold Medal**: Arrogance and boastfulness are perceived as the most annoying. **Silver Medal**: Egoism and selfishness. **Bronze Medal**: Stubbornness and self-righteousness. #### The Influence of Behavior on Perception She explains how certain behaviors can drastically influence our perception of others: **Example**: A person in a restaurant who belches loudly or laughs alone can ruin the experience for those around them. **Behavioral Filters**: People interpret behavior through their own filters, which are influenced by personal experiences and prejudices. #### The Role of Programs in Behavior Birkenbihl introduces the concept of "programs" that people run in their minds: **Anti-Behavioral Programs**: These are internalized rules about which behaviors are acceptable. For example, burping or laughing alone in public could trigger negative reactions. **Energy Consumption**: Negative reactions to certain behaviors can drain energy and affect mood and interactions. #### Interpersonal Dynamics and Understanding The speaker discusses how people compare themselves to others and how this influences their behavior: **Arrogance**: Arrogance often stems from feelings of inadequacy. People may become arrogant to compensate for these feelings. **Understanding the Mechanisms**: By understanding these mechanisms, one can reduce the negative impact of others' behavior on one's own emotions. #### Strategies for Better Interactions Birkenbihl suggests strategies for dealing with difficult behaviors: **Energy Management**: Recognizing and managing one's own energy can help maintain better interpersonal interactions. **Open Communication**: Communicating openly, curiously, and empathetically can improve understanding and reduce conflict. #### Conclusion Birkenbihl concludes with a call to recognize the underlying reasons behind undesirable behavior and to approach interactions with empathy and understanding. This can lead to more positive and less tiring social experiences. Vera F. Birkenbihl advocates for a selective approach to information. By focusing on what is essential and useful and avoiding unnecessary updates and trivial information, one can significantly reduce the fear of information overload. Vera F. Birkenbihl reveals the best paths to success: strategies for acquiring more customers, customer acquisition, finding customers, creative ways to reach new customers, and marketing at its best. Earning more is possible if you actively demonstrate your worth. More business then follows almost automatically because you receive referrals. This is marketing for the new age. Brain-friendly communication! Structure better sales conversations in a brain-friendly way. You will sell more, but only if it works for both parties. For more financial freedom (the problem so many face – they want more money, more income) and, above all, more happiness and health. This leads to insights for businesses and entrepreneurs to learn and become more successful. Improve customer service instead of pushing products. This creates new jobs, more profits, more revenue, more business. And if all of this is done ethically, then success is possible on all levels. With free thinking, without the urge to hoard more money and more money. Better sales figures, even more customers (who buy things they don't actually need)... that's definitely NOT the solution that Vera F. Birkenbihl, with her characteristic humor and insights into the psychology of success, presents. *Amazon affiliate link For the Birkenbihl photo (c) Sabine Mairiedl #wealth #psychology