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Navigating Transcendence: Security and Growth

This chapter explores the balance between security and growth through the metaphor of a sailboat, emphasizing healthy transcendence as interlinked with individual well-being and the common good. It delves into Stoic philosophy, contrasting the motivations of tyrannical leaders with moral exemplars and their impact on society. The dialogue challenges definitions of purpose, examining how self-interest and altruism can coexist in the pursuit of significant societal contributions.

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