ML89: Alex Pattakos on How To Find Meaning in Learning, Lessons from Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl and The Wisdom of the Greeks
Dr. Alex Pattakos is a bestselling author, former Professor of
Public and Business Administration and the founder of the Global Meaning
Institute, which aims to help people discover meaning in their lives and work.
Alex has written best-selling books on the human quest for meaning including
Prisoners of Our Thoughts, which was written at the personal urging of the world-renowned
psychiatrist, Dr. Viktor Frankl, the author of Man's Search for Meaning and a survivor
of the Nazi concentration camps.
By writing The OPA! Way, inspired by Greek philosophy, mythology, and culture,
Alex reconnected with his Greek roots, and gained a deeper understanding of how
people found meaning in their everyday lives despite being surrounded by
economic and social crises.
In this conversation we discuss a range of topics including:
- The importance of finding meaning in learning and how to do it
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The lessons Alex learned from his mentor, the psychiatrist, Viktor Frankl
- The lessons that we can learn from the Greeks to live a more meaningful life
So whether you’re looking to find meaning in your learning or want to discover
some of the strategies you can apply to develop greater self-awareness, then
this episode will give you all that and more.
📖 The Opa Way - Alex Pattakos & Elaine Dundon
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