Introduction
In this episode of How to Live a Fantastic Life, Dr. Allen Lycka welcomes Dr. John Demartini, a world-renowned human behavior specialist, researcher, author, and global educator. Dr. Demartini shares insights from his journey overcoming learning challenges, his expertise on values-driven living, and his transformative methods for resolving emotional baggage.
Overcoming Learning Challenges
Dr. Demartini faced early struggles with dyslexia, speech impediments, and physical deformities. Told he would never read or write, his life changed at 17 when an inspiring speaker shifted his mindset. Determined, he memorized words daily and gradually improved his reading and speaking abilities. His transformation led to an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, fueling his career as an educator and speaker.
A Life of Study and Teaching
Dr. Demartini has read over 31,000 books across disciplines. His commitment to learning, writing, and speaking fuels his mission to help others access knowledge that empowers transformation. He believes in the power of momentum, stating that longevity in a field naturally leads to expertise.
Living According to One’s Highest Values
A core principle of Dr. Demartini’s teachings is identifying and living by one’s highest values. He has developed a systematic approach to help individuals discover their intrinsic values by examining:
The Demartini Method for Emotional Baggage
Inspired by the works of Leibniz, Dr. Demartini developed a method to find hidden order within life’s apparent chaos. The Demartini Method consists of structured questions designed to help individuals become conscious of the patterns shaping their emotions. By recognizing the interconnected nature of experiences, people can replace resentment with gratitude and transform obstacles into opportunities.
Keys to Lasting Relationships
According to Dr. Demartini, fulfilling relationships require understanding and respecting each other’s highest values. He emphasizes:
Living a Fantastic Life
Dr. Demartini attributes his fantastic life to delegation and focusing on his core strengths: teaching, researching, writing, and traveling. He shares an anecdote about a pianist who dedicated his entire life to his passion, reinforcing the idea that focusing on what one loves leads to mastery and fulfillment.
BIO:
Dr. John Demartini is a world-renowned human behavior specialist, researcher, author, and global educator. With expertise spanning corporate empowerment, financial strategies, self-development, and social transformation, he has shared his wisdom in over 100 countries, addressing audiences as large as 11,000. Having studied over 30,000 books across disciplines, Dr. Demartini distills timeless knowledge into powerful tools that inspire transformation and lasting empowerment.
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