Episode 013: The Journey of the Self with Dr. Mark Scott

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"Who am I?”

 

Some Questions I Ask: 

[5:50] Would you mind telling us about yourself and your story?

[8:02] What were the main differences in the educational systems between Canada and the U.S.?

[10:47] What drove you to pursue your studies for so long?

[13:00] What were the experiences you had when you were young that led you to your passion?

[14:55] What were the most impactful concepts your mentors taught you?

[16:40] What struggles did you face throughout your story?

[18:32] How did having kids affect your life?

[21:50] What are some of the misconceptions you see in your students about personal development?

[24:30] What do you do to help yourself and those around you with this technological “boom”?

[29:17] Did you ever go to any retreats growing up?

[32:35] Do you look into other peoples’ eyes often?

[38:41] What do you hope students gain after taking a course with you?

[40:27] What do you struggle with while teaching?

[42:06] What advice would you give to those entering the “real world”?

[43:53] What are some of the hardest things that you’ve had to sacrifice for your pursuits?

[45:14] Have you reach where you want to be?

[47:40] What are some thing you hope to improve on?

Some Things You'll Learn:

[2:59] How Dr. Scott and I met.

[6:05] Dr.Scott’s credentials and educational journey.

[12:15] Beginning with the end in mind.

[13:20] What Dr. Scott did when cellphones didn’t exist.

[15:00] Starting anew.

[18:35] The beauty of raising children.

[20:58] How to answer the question, “Who am I?”

[22:19] How not to answer the question, “Who am I?”

[25:43] The power of solitude and being alone.

[27:15] John’s retreat experience.

[28:00] The frightening reality of wearing a “mask”.

[30:35] Holding hands and silence.

[35:55] Dr. Scott’s teaching philosophy.

[42:20] Dr. Scott’s tips for succeeding in the “real world.”

[45:25] Dr. Scott’s hope for HIS future.

[46:23] The beauty of meeting new people and being open.

[47:50] Dr. Scott “making moves.”

[48:33] Dr. Scott’s current publications.

[49:45] Shout out to Villanova University and all of the Alumni!

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Dr. Mark Scott in front of Villanova University's St. Augustine Center

Dr. Mark Scott in front of Villanova University's St. Augustine Center

Part of our beautiful ACS class with Dr. Mark Scott at Villanova University

Part of our beautiful ACS class with Dr. Mark Scott at Villanova University

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