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Book · 2020 · Psychology

Transcend

The New Science of Self-Actualization

by Scott Barry Kaufman · Recommended by 3 people on 2 podcasts

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If people want to learn more about you, of course, please pick up Scott's latest book, "Transcend the new sign of self-actualization" which you can find on his website, which I'll link up in the show notes or on Amazon or wherever you buy books.
Rich Roll · The Rich Roll Podcast · Mar 2022 Listen at 2:20:30

The best things said about it

2 of 5 · every mention
Recommended
Scott Barry Kaufman his new book transcend is is precisely about that He talked.
Chris Williamson Modern Wisdom · May 2020
Discussed
Scott Barry Scott Barry Kauman did a good a good job on that. His book transcend was was real nice and he's he's big into into masalist stuff.
Dave Evans Modern Wisdom · Feb 2026

Why people recommend it

Transcend by Scott Barry Kaufman is a comprehensive reexamination of human potential and self-actualization that builds upon and updates the classic psychological theories of Abraham Maslow. On The Rich Roll Podcast, host Rich Roll introduced the book as the foundational text for a deep dive into what it means to pursue a transcendent life by exploring security, growth, and connection. Roll enthusiastically recommended the book during the episode outro, advising listeners to find it on the author's website or at major booksellers. Similarly, on Modern Wisdom, Chris Williamson brought up the publication to discuss the mechanics of self-actualization and how individuals can focus on what genuinely matters in life. Later, on another episode of Modern Wisdom, Dave Evans referenced the book while speaking about human needs and the profound influence of Maslow's foundational framework. Across these podcast appearances, the book was consistently framed as an essential, scientifically grounded manual for personal development. The hosts highlighted how the author successfully revitalized decades-old psychological concepts for modern audiences, providing practical pathways for readers seeking to move beyond mere survival toward authentic flourishing, psychological safety, and the ultimate realization of their creative and emotional capacities.

Every mention

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Rich Roll If people want to learn more about you, of course, please pick up Scott's latest book, "Transcend the new s… 3
Discussed
“The latest of which is entitled, "Transcend the new science of self-actualization" and that book forms the basis for today's discussion about how and what it means to pursue a transcendent life.”
Discussed
“Of course, self-actualization and transcendence, which you explore beautifully by extension of the work of Abraham Maslow, who we were just chatting about before the podcast and how meaningful he's been in your life by dent of this fantastic book that you've put out recently, "Transcend".”
Recommended
“If people want to learn more about you, of course, please pick up Scott's latest book, "Transcend the new sign of self-actualization" which you can find on his website, which I'll link up in the show notes or on Amazon or wherever you buy books.”
Chris Williamson Scott Barry Kaufman his new book transcend is is precisely about that He talked 1
Recommended
“Scott Barry Kaufman his new book transcend is is precisely about that He talked”
Dave Evans Scott Barry Scott Barry Kauman did a good a good job on that. His book transcend was was real nice and he's… 1
Discussed
“Scott Barry Scott Barry Kauman did a good a good job on that. His book transcend was was real nice and he's he's big into into masalist stuff.”
Other mentions (7: passing, ad reads, own books)
Plugged
“It's the workbook companion to "Transcend".”
Plugged
“he hosts a very popular podcast the psychology podcast and is author or editor or co-editor of nine books including his newest transcend the new science of self-actualization published in 2020 and just out in paperback as of april of 2021”
Passing
“The listeners who heard my most recent episodes with scott barry kaufman on his book transcend which is all about maslow's hierarchy of needs they'll know that already”
Plugged
“so we're talking about transcend we're gonna be speaking about self-actualization”
Plugged
“and that's what I tried to do in this book as well in that same spirit and show that full self-actualization is not just an individualistic pursuit”
Plugged
“what I try to do in this this book is show that in order to transcend yourself you need a self that's transcended”
Plugged
“so transcend is out 7th of April so link will be in the show notes below to pre-order”

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