Scott Barry Kaufman, a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist, dives deep into the essence of being a 'whole person.' He explores self-actualization, emphasizing the balance between strengths and vulnerabilities. The conversation touches on the importance of authenticity versus pseudo-authenticity, and how empathy can be nurtured through understanding diverse perspectives. Kaufman also highlights the transformative power of mindfulness in managing anxiety and perfectionism, promoting a richer journey of personal growth and fulfillment.
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Existential Crisis
Scott Barry Kaufman had an existential crisis after realizing his mortality during a medical procedure.
This led him to explore various philosophies and write his book, "Transcend."
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Transcendence
True transcendence comes from plateau experiences, finding the miraculous in everyday life.
Peak experiences, while momentarily exciting, ultimately lead to disappointment.
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Maslow and Experiences
Abraham Maslow, a humanistic psychologist, emphasized self-actualization and peak experiences.
He later favored "plateau experiences," finding the extraordinary in the ordinary, inspired by U.A. Asrani.
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In this groundbreaking book, Scott Barry Kaufman updates Maslow's hierarchy of needs by integrating Maslow's unfinished theory of transcendence with the latest research on attachment, connection, creativity, love, and purpose. Kaufman's new hierarchy of needs serves as a roadmap for finding purpose and fulfillment by becoming the best version of oneself, rather than striving for money, success, or happiness. The book emphasizes the importance of merging self-development with a connection to the world, highlighting that self-actualization requires both individual growth and a deep integration with others. It includes never-before-published insights, new research findings, and exercises to help readers gain insight into their unique personality and nurture a deeper connection with their highest potential and humanity.
In this episode, we’re going to demystify concepts such as: self actualization, personal growth, authenticity, and bringing your “whole self” to the table. Scott Barry Kaufman is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist. He is the founder and director of the Center for the Science of Human Potential at the University of Melbourne’s Centre for Wellbeing Science. He also hosts the #1 psychology podcast in the world - The Psychology Podcast. And he is the author of a new book called Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization. We talk about the meaning of “transcendence” and the difference between transcending in an unhealthy and healthy way; being compassionate, understanding, accepting, forgiving, and perhaps even loving about your foibles and ugliness; and the difference between authenticity and “pseudo-authenticity”. You can download the Ten Percent Happier app here today: https://10percenthappier.app.link/install Here are the steps for sending us a question for our upcoming Work Life Series: 1. Go to a quiet place and open the default voice memo recording app on your phone. 2. Hold the phone about 8-10 inches from your face, then tap “record.” 3. Tell us your name, where you’re from, and what your question is. Try to keep it to about a minute or so. 4. Stop the recording, then check it to make sure it sounds clear. 5. Email it to us at: listener@tenpercent.com by September 27, 2021. Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/scott-barry-kaufman-381
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