***Pre-order my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com/  Register for my 2020 Virtual Mental Health Solutions Summit: https://www.drleafconference.com  Sign up to join my free text program and receive mental health care tips. Just text DRLEAF to 1 (833) 285 3747   SHOW DESCRIPTION: There are a lot of books, talks, podcasts, movies and articles out there on reaching your full potential, but what does this actually mean? In this podcast I speak with humanistic psychologist and top podcast host Scott Barry Kaufman about the roadmap for finding purpose and fulfillment, the power of self-actualization, how to realize your full potential, why a little selfishness can be a good thing, and so much more!   Read the show blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-self-actualization-can-help-us-transcend-fear-anxiety-uncertainty-why-some-selfishness-can-actually-be-good-for-your-mental-health-with-scott-barry-kaufman or more info on Scott & to get his book visit: https://scottbarrykaufman.com/  SPECIAL OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:  -Ritual (My favorite multivitamin—simple, clean, and backed by science!): To get 10% off your first three months of Ritual multivitamins see: https://ritual.com/drleaf  -Public Goods (My preferred online goods store, which has everything you need, from natural cleaning products and foods to sustainable house goods). Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase. Just go to https://publicgoods.com/drleaf or use code DRLEAF at checkout.   -BiOptimizers (The best magnesium supplement for optimal mental and physical health!): Get up to 32% off and free shipping on select packages at: www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf   PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS:  3:58 Why Maslow's hierarchy of needs is incomplete and the science of actualization  7:09 The failures of modern psychology and neuroscience  10:00 The characteristics of self-actualization  16:30 Why we need to choose growth, not fear  18:56 Why self-actualization is so important for our health and wellbeing  27:00 How to be happy with what you have  36:50 Why we all need to be a little selfish  45:36 The biggest struggles Scott has faced and how he overcame them   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:  -Get my new brain detox app SWITCH on sale now! Get 50% off a 3 month subscription. Just visit: https://theswitch.app  -Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources  -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf  If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.