My guest this week is Ian Morgan Cron. Ian is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest, and the host of the wildly popular podcast, Typology. His books include the Enneagram primer The Road Back to You, the novel Chasing Francis, the spiritual memoir Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me, and The Story of You: An Enneagram Journey to Becoming Your True Self (December 2021).Don’t forget to check out Ian’s new book, The Story of You: An Enneagram Journey to Becoming Your True Self, on Amazon or on his website https://ianmorgancron.com/ and follow him on social media @ianmorgancron and @typologypodcast_____________________________In this episode:(These timestamps are based off of the audio only version of the episode)3:24: Define the enneagram and explain the 9 different personality types10:17: Is it thought that personality is solidified at childhood?14:30: Why was the enneagram Ian’s calling?19:51: Why is it that some people use themselves as a model for what other people should be doing?21:47: Has Ian found that there has been a shift in the different “types” over the past decade?25:44: What are the most important things when someone is interacting with someone else to be aware of in an intelligent manner based on their personality type?30:35: What is the SOAR strategy?
38:29: Are there any routines or habits that Ian uses to help increase his self-awareness?43:32: What are three things that Ian can do to get closer to the best version of himself?_____________________________Ian's 3 Keys to Getting Closer to his Best Self:1. Mindfulness Practice2. Read Read Read3. Take care of himself physically_____________________________Want to try out the 1-1-1 Monday morning Newsletter? - 1 Motivational Quote - 1 Inspiring Video - 1 Badass WorkoutGo to: https://www.nickcarrier.com/111-newsletterLearn more about the program at: https://www.nickcarrier.com/Follow Nick on Instagram: @carrier_bestyou