The Transcendental Approach to Transcendence

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Growth and security are two processes that reinforce one another. We can know something perfectly well, but perhaps we avoid actually doing it. The idea that growth necessarily comes after security is a misconception. It takes growth in order to bolster our security, and it can take security inorder to bolster our growth. And often, for many people, self esteem isn't something that happens in isolation - it's easier to derive validation when we feel like we're working towards our purpose.

Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D., is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist exploring the depths of human potential. He is a professor at Columbia University and director of the Center for Human Potential. Dr. Kaufman has authored 10 books and is host of The Psychology Podcast. In 2015, he was named one of “50 groundbreaking scientists who are changing the way we see the world” by Business Insider.

Jordyn H. Feingold, MD, MAPP, MSCR is a resident physician in psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC, well-being researcher, and positive psychology practitioner. Her research and clinical interests involve protecting and promoting health care worker and patient well-being and incorporating positive psychology approaches into health care delivery.

In this episode, Eric talks to Scott and Jordyn about their book, Choose Growth: A Workbook for Transcending Trauma, Fear, and Self-Doubt

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Scott Barry Kaufman, Jordyn Feingold, and I Discuss How to Choose Growth and …

Their book, ChooseGrowth: A Workbook for Transcending Trauma, Fear, and Self-Doubt
How practicing what is uncomfortable will lead to growth
Understanding the relationship between security and growth
The importance of the word “yet” and how it creates a belief that change is possible
How growth is about finding the balance between doing and being
Healthy transcendance includes fusing the connection of self with the world
The self actualization process and getting in touch with our potential
Learning to embrace our character strengths as our super powers
How we can improve our weaknesses by using our top strengths
The importance of defining our values and what matters most to us
Closing the gap between how we’re living and the values that we hold