## Top 3 Quotes - ![[Transcend#^yfkz12]] - My favorite part. This is the commitment and distinction to self-actualization. - ![[Transcend#^zu7hpq]] - Didn't realize this book also spoke to my interests in becoming a [[Generalist]] - ![[Transcend#^9dz068]] - This is the definition of self-actualization. It's realizing our own unique potential beyond what may be inferred through [[Mimetic Desire]] or [[The default path]] - ![[Transcend#^wse1xs]] - Such good word choice, I really admire the acknowledgement of the potential diversity of how this mindset can be applied - This sounds like a synthesis of [[Self-determination theory]] but with a dash more altruism ## 3 Sentence Summary > What are the crucial points in this book that make it iconic, ideas I want to remember for the rest of my life? 1. Self-actualization is going beyond societal success metrics and living a comfortable life, but rather discovering your unique and altruistic potential by fulfilling [[Maslow's hierarchy of needs]] 2. Self-actualization is not the end, the next level is [[Self-transcendence]] 3. The power in self-actualization lies in the [[Meaning]] and [[Connectedness]] we cultivate throughout our life through [[Peak experiences]] ## Notes ### Why I started reading this book %% How was this book relevant to my current life? Did it answer a specific question, enlighten me on a topic, etc. %% - Was very interested in self-actualization but searches online only had shallow blog posts ### Author's Purpose - In an age focused on materialism and self-obsession, Kaufman boldly encourages us to transcend these values and connect with ones more fundamental to the human experience - To take the awe and meaning derived from learning about Maslow, and to make it more accessible for our own personal transformations - [[Transcend#^gc0382]] **Who is this book for?** - ## Content ### Concepts %% What are the central points of the book? %% - [[Self-Actualization]] - [[Having mode]] - [[Intimacy|Connection]] - [[Loneliness]] - [[Social love and connection is the most enlivening need]] - [[Self-esteem]] - [[Being mode]] - [[Exploration]] - [[Love]] - [[Purpose]] - [[Self-transcendence]] - [[Diminishing returns of money for happiness]] - [[The self-actualized brain]] - [[Narcissism]] - [[Humanism|Humanistic Psychology]] - [[B-love]] - [[The triads of love]] - [[Self-actualization in relationships]] - [[Ego]] - [[Trauma has powerful potential for growth]] - [[Self-actualization is a process]] - [[Hedonism]] - [[Higher states of consciousness]] - [[Faith]] - [[Connectedness]] - [[Peak experiences]] - [[Plateau experiences]] - [[Sacredness]] #### Haven't integrated - Lots of sex related stuff ### Insights - [[My Resources/My MOCs/Creativity|Creativity]] is biologically stronger for those with a strong communicative connection between [[Default Mode Network]] and [[Task-Positive Network]], and the skill of [[Relevance realization]] ### Practices - Maslow's list [[Transcend#^1s3kt7]] ## Reflection ### Throughout the book reflections - > In general, I place a good deal of importance on people I am close to understanding who I truly am. - - > I make it a point to express to close others how much I truly care for them - Ties in with having the courage to express my feelings, which is not as common ? ### Thoughts - This book is a science-backed compass of values to aspire towards our best self. - I have been straying away from some of these values and ideals in my own life, I wonder if reconnecting with these will help me? - I have never had a book add such resonating quotes and descriptions across so many notes - Joy is not only in immediate gratification, but also slowly cultivated. Optimize for long-term joy as well. - Just reading such idealism in humans, combined with deep focus and the uplifting anime music, felt nourishing. a sense of empowerment. of realization. this is the foundation of my brand. ### Review - Just beautiful. ### Analysis %% Can refer to hegelian dialectic or synoptic analysis %% - ### Questions - ## Future Plans %% What does the book suggest or inspire you to do? %% ### Content ideas %% What are some questions you would like to continue exploring? What are some ideas you feel are helpful to better expressing your personal brand? %% - Just keeping it as a core part of my content and beliefs when writing my scripts ### Further Reading - The Search for Authenticity