The Daily Motivation The SCIENCE Behind Building SELF-CONFIDENCE! | Scott Barry Kaufman
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Nov 18, 2025 
Join Scott Barry Kaufman, a research psychologist specializing in creativity and human potential, as he unravels the science behind self-confidence. He explains Maslow's hierarchy of needs and its influence on personal growth. Kaufman discusses the importance of esteem within the hierarchy and clarifies the true essence of self-actualization. The conversation also explores healthy versus pseudo-transcendence, emphasizing the integration of self for societal impact. Tune in for fascinating insights that empower your journey to authentic confidence!
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Needs Hijack Attention
- Maslow framed needs as a pyramid where unmet basic needs hijack attention away from higher growth.
- Hunger, safety, or loneliness divert consciousness from self-actualization.
Esteem Sits Just Below Growth
- In Maslow's original model esteem (self-respect and respect from others) sits just below self-actualization.
- Respect includes both internal self-respect and external recognition.
From Self-Actualization To Fully Human
- Maslow later preferred 'fully human' over 'self-actualization' to emphasize whole-person integration.
- Becoming fully human means bringing your whole self and connecting personal growth with transcendent values.