What is the idol game?

Arthur Brooks starts from Thomas Aquinas, who said the idol that attracts you most will lead you to do things you later regret. Rather than naming your idol, you eliminate money, power, pleasure, and honor one at a time. The one left is your temptation. Explore more under authentic worship.

Why does knowing my idol help?

Brooks says that knowledge is stored in episodic memory and available to your prefrontal cortex, which can use it to manage your limbic system. It gives you a sword and shield on the hero's journey. For more on this, see Metacognition: The Skill That Lets You Manage Any Emotion.

What two questions does Brooks ask his adult children?

When his kids turned 18, Brooks had each write a business plan that sought answers to two questions: why are you alive, and for what would you gladly give your life today? He also suggests asking what your conditions for satisfaction are. To work on questions like these with someone, contact the team.

This Game Will Reveal What You Truly Worship

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This Game Will Reveal What You Truly Worship

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What are the "idols" we are chasing?

Arthur Brooks tells of an exercise that he runs through his students, pulling from Aquinas. This breakdown helps us understand what we worship in life.

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