Episode · The Rich Roll Podcast · 2022-03-21
Books mentioned on Scott Barry Kaufman On The Science of Transcendence
In today’s episode, psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman joins Rich to discuss the science of self-actualization and transcendence. Scott is a cognitive scientist and humanistic psychologist who has taught at Columbia, Yale, NYU, and Penn.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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Transcend
Transcend by Scott Barry Kaufman is a psychology book that re-imagines Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs to explore the modern science of self-actualization and self-transcendence.
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.”
Where to get it
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Grit
Grit by Angela Duckworth is an influential psychology book that explores the profound importance of passion and perseverance in achieving long-term goals.
Discussed“I've had some great conversations with like Angela Duckworth who wrote a phenomenal book called, "Grit" about this because my office was right next door to hers when I was at Penn.”
Where to get it
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Range
Range by David J.
Discussed“It's reminiscent a little bit of David Epstein's book, "Range".”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing Wired to Create
“Now that doesn't mean you're not doing things in the world. It means that you have certain habits of mind and certain habits of ways of acting and responding to the world that consistently moves you in the direction of greater creativity. Like openness to experience is a way of being.”
Own book Voicing Change
“The first edition of "Voicing Change" was a beautifully rendered book worthy of display on any coffee table and volume II follows in that tradition by showcasing even more of my favorite conversations in an elegant publication replete with interview excerpts, essays and stunning photography, making for an exquisite companion to the first volume or a satisfying standalone work.”
Own book Transcend
“It's the workbook companion to "Transcend".”