Analysis Of 'The Anatomy Of Peace'

“The more sure I am that I 'm right, the more likely I will actually be mistaken. My need to be right makes it more likely that I will be wrong! Likewise, the more sure I am that I am mistreated, the more likely I am to miss ways that I am mistreating others myself. My need for justification obscures the truth." This sentence is one of many quotes from the book I really liked and agreed with. After reading The Anatomy of Peace, I realized that the Arbinger Institute was deeply insightful helping me to understand the reality and myself. I also realized that the moment I start to agree with this statement, I walked out of my box.

Model one: Four Forms of Self-Deception

One thing I realized after I read the book is that I’ve been in a 'better

They think they are more important and that their cause or argument is the most virtuous one. They look down on others as inferior and flawed. I always feel that people around me are wrong and they need me.

People in the must-be-seen-as box need attention and feel like they are being watched and judged. They need to be thought well of and will work hard to fit in because they think people around them judge them.

I attended Cotopaxi Questival with several friends where we worked as a team to finish some challenges. While working as a team, I was in the better-than mental box the whole time. I was not patient to listen to all others’ ideas on how to finish the challenges. When we tried to do several challenges at the same time, I wanted to be in charge of others’ tasks and wanted to approve what they were doing because I was “better than” them. At the same time, I also felt people judged me. I didn’t want to do certain challenges in front of the public such as wearing costume walking in the mall and doing some weird things to strangers. I was so afraid of others judging me as a stupid

Because hoping to be paid more and working at a higher position wouldn’t lead me directly to it when I only keep them in my mind. Understanding the ones around me, and helping them to achieve their goals is doing good for all of us, and furthermore, creating a happier living environment because each one of us is walking towards their life goals. Instead of complaining about my managers and blaming my peers, knowing what they truly want and help them to reach the goal is going to build a better working environment to help all of us to gain successful