In this discussion with Scott Barry Kaufman, a renowned humanistic psychologist and author, listeners dive into the concept of self-actualization. He revises Maslow's hierarchy of needs, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability and community for personal growth. Kaufman highlights the role of resilience and embracing failure in achieving greatness, while also exploring how self-belief can overcome self-doubt. The conversation touches on love, connections, and the transformative journey towards authenticity and fulfilling one's potential.
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Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow's hierarchy of needs, often depicted as a pyramid, describes the levels of needs humans must fulfill.
These range from basic needs like food and shelter to higher needs like self-esteem and self-actualization.
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Fully Human
Maslow never actually drew a pyramid to represent his hierarchy of needs, and he disliked the term "self-actualization."
He preferred the term "fully human," emphasizing the integration of one's whole self.
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Healthy vs. Unhealthy Transcendence
Scott Barry Kaufman distinguishes between healthy and unhealthy transcendence.
Unhealthy transcendence uses spirituality to mask unmet needs like self-esteem.
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In this book, Bronnie Ware shares her experiences from working in palliative care, where she identified the five most common regrets of the dying. These regrets include: 'I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me,' 'I wish I hadn’t worked so hard,' 'I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings,' 'I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends,' and 'I wish that I had let myself be happier.' The book provides a heartfelt and inspiring account of how these regrets can be addressed while there is still time, promoting a life of greater compassion, honesty, and happiness.
Transcend
The New Science of Self-Actualization
Scott Barry Kaufman
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.
attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference
attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference
Winston Churchill
“Greatness is realizing your full powers of your entire being."
Today's guest is humanistic psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman. He received a P.h.D. in cognitive science from Yale University and has taught at Columbia , NYU, the University of Pennsylvania. He hosts The Psychology Podcast and is author of 9 books, including his new book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization. In 2015, he was named one of "50 Groundbreaking Scientists who are changing the way we see the world" by Business Insider
In this episode Lewis and Scott discuss Scott’s revision of the hierarchy of needs and what it means to be fully human, the best psychological practices to help you improve your life, how to discover your purpose and define your core belief system, why self-doubt destroys our ability to achieve greatness, and so much more!
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