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May 2021
1h 51m

How To Discover & Unlock Your Fullest Po...

Lewis Howes
About this episode

“Greatness is realizing your full powers of your entire being."

Today's guest is humanistic psychologist Scott Barry Kaufman. He received a P.h.D. in cognitive science from Yale University and has taught at Columbia , NYU, the University of Pennsylvania. He hosts The Psychology Podcast and is author of 9 books, including his new book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization. In 2015, he was named one of "50 Groundbreaking Scientists who are changing the way we see the world" by Business Insider

In this episode Lewis and Scott discuss Scott’s revision of the hierarchy of needs and what it means to be fully human, the best psychological practices to help you improve your life, how to discover your purpose and define your core belief system, why self-doubt destroys our ability to achieve greatness, and so much more!

For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1116

Check out his book: Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization

Check out his website: www.scottbarrykaufman.com

Check out his podcast: The Phycology Podcast

The Power of Erotic Intelligence with Esther Perel: https://link.chtbl.com/732-pod

Find Lasting Love with Matthew Hussey: https://link.chtbl.com/811-pod

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