Transcend by Scott Barry Kaufman Summary
Overview of Transcend
Discover the revolutionary update to Maslow's hierarchy of needs that psychology experts are calling "worthy of being in every thinking person's library." What if transcendence - not self-actualization - is our deepest human need? Kaufman's groundbreaking research reveals the surprising path to fulfillment beyond materialism.
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Beyond the Pyramid: Reimagining Human Potential
Most of us know Abraham Maslow's theory through that familiar triangle diagram - physiological needs at the bottom, self-actualization at the top. But this pyramid fundamentally misrepresents his vision. Maslow never drew a pyramid, and he didn't see human needs as a rigid hierarchy. When he died of a heart attack in 1970, he was developing revolutionary ideas about transcendence that went far beyond self-actualization. In "Transcend," Scott Barry Kaufman resurrects Maslow's complete theory, revealing a framework that's less about climbing upward and more about sailing forward. Imagine life not as a pyramid to climb but as a sailboat navigating the ocean of existence. The boat itself - your security needs of safety, connection, and self-esteem - protects you from threatening waves. The sail represents growth, allowing exploration when conditions permit. Unlike climbing sequential levels, you don't "climb" a sailboat; you strengthen your vessel while unfurling your sail when secure enough. This creates a dynamic interplay between protection and exploration that continues throughout life.
Security: The Foundation of Well-Being
Connection and Self-Worth: The Human Harbor
Exploration and Purpose: The Wind in Our Sails
Love: The Art of Giving and Receiving
Transcendence: Beyond the Self
The Art of Becoming Whole
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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