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Summary of Transcend 

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“Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization” amplifies Abraham Maslow’s work on transcendence and many of his other unfinished theories. It attempts to connect the latest research on self-esteem, attachment, connection, love, creativity, and purpose to Maslow’s existing theories. Scott Barry Kaufman — psychologist, author, and editor — provides a roadmap for finding fulfillment and purpose by reimagining Abraham Maslow’s famous hierarchy of needs. In this summary, Kaufman reveals that a person doesn’t have to strive for money, power, or happiness to find purpose; instead, they can be fulfilled by focusing on being the best version of themselves — Maslow called this process self-actualization. Kaufman offers this summary as a guide to living a fulfilled and more wholesome life. It also provides an insight into how you can merge the self and the world to attain the highest level of your potential. “We all have extraordinary creative, humanitarian, and spiritual possibilities but are often alienated from them because we are so focused on a very narrow slice of who we are.” ~ Scott Barry Kaufman, Ph.D.

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Abraham Maslow built a foundation for the branch of psychology that is focused on the systematic investigation of needs

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Abraham Maslow, an American psychologist, discovered that people who reach the full heights of their humanity tend to possess the characteristics many of us seek in life; they tend to be altruistic, authentic, accepting, creative, open, independent, and brave. However, he did not believe we all must be this way. Instead, he prescribed that if society can create the conditions to satisfy one’s basic needs — what naturally and organically emerges tends to be the characteristics that resemble the best in humanity.

Maslow was not the only champion of this idea. Between 1930 and 1970, a group of like-minded thinkers arose who all saw the limitations of experimental psychology, behaviorism, and Freudian psychoanalysis. They referred to themselves as the third force and gave birth to the field of “Humanistic Psychologists.”

Today, there are many psychotherapists and researchers explicitly working within the humanistic psychology tradition. There remains a strong emphasis on humanistic themes such as authenticity, awareness, and self-transcendence.
Human needs depend on each other, and the process of regression to lower needs is always a possibility.
This summary thoroughly explains Maslow’s theory of needs and how it affects human development and satisfaction. It also attempts to correct the many misconceptions that were borne out of endless experiments and conclusions. Keep reading to understand how these theories apply to you and how you can use this knowledge to find your purpose.
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The human mind is more productive in a safe and stable environment

Safety is a core craving we all possess in our day-to-day lives. It is a need that research has shown is heavily tied to a need for stability, a feeling of certainty, predictability, and continuity. Individuals are wired to accrue meaning to their lives, struggles, and accomplishments. As such, it is only normal that a sense of security comes from one of these meanings. Studies show three main forms of this meaning we create — purpose, coherence, and mattering.
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Humans have the need to establish connections because they create a sense of belonging

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A person’s self-esteem is a major determinant of their quality of life

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To truly be self-aware, you have to be curious enough to explore new territories

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Love gives life meaning, fosters relationships, and facilitates growth

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A firm purpose ensures that you always remain focused on your goals even through distractions

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Self-actualization is the greatest need of every human, and it begins with self-acceptance

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