Friday, September 01, 2006

Sense of Self: Once Born vs. Twice Born

I started doing homework for my Leadership class and I encountered this concept by William James.

Once Born: Adjustments to life have been straightforward. Life has been more or less a peaceful flow from birth. A sense of belonging. Self-worth enhanced by perpetuating and strengthening institutions.

Twice Born: A life marked with continual struggle to attain some sense of order. Cannot take things for granted. A profound feeling of separateness. Work in organizations but never belong to them. Sense of self not dependent on membership.

Guess what type am I? Guess which type Leaders usually are? The answers are the same.

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