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The Elegant Self
A Radical Approach to Personal Evolution for Greater Influence in LifeThe Elegant Self offers a unique perspective on the future of you. Explore adulthood through a new lens as you tour the many dangers facing our world today. Gain rare clarity into some of the greater stages of mental development. Learn how the trap of completeness may be holding your influence in the world back in virtually every facet of life. Enjoy this rare invitation into the courage for you to become more of an elegant self.
Clear, lucid and powerful!
Ken Wilber, Philosopher
Contents
Introduction
1. The Danger of the Adult Plateau
2. Mental Development
3. Growth Beyond Autonomy
4. The Origin of Inadequacy
5. The Trap of Completeness
6. The Centrality of Incompleteness
7. The Paradox of Completeness
8. Dialectical Elegance
9. The Problem of Habituation
10. The Necessity of Habituation
11. The Courage of Elegance
1. The Danger of the Adult Plateau
2. Mental Development
3. Growth Beyond Autonomy
4. The Origin of Inadequacy
5. The Trap of Completeness
6. The Centrality of Incompleteness
7. The Paradox of Completeness
8. Dialectical Elegance
9. The Problem of Habituation
10. The Necessity of Habituation
11. The Courage of Elegance
Free yourself from the trap of completeness.
Save thousands of dollars by understanding the origin of inadequacy.
Go beyond the limitations of the autonomous self most adults are stuck in.
Leverage paradox to fuel greater influence and impact in the world.
Discover never-before-seen ways to free yourself from limiting habits.
Save thousands of dollars by understanding the origin of inadequacy.
Go beyond the limitations of the autonomous self most adults are stuck in.
Leverage paradox to fuel greater influence and impact in the world.
Discover never-before-seen ways to free yourself from limiting habits.
"Rob McNamara’s The Elegant Self is a wise resource for intrepid souls who desire to collaborate in the evolution of their own consciousness. Masterful in his exposition of leading developmental psychologists Robert Kegan and Susanne Cook-Greuter's work, McNamara extends through his use of Eastern phenomenology, subtle dialectical practices, and perceptive illustrations. McNamara provides insights into the healing of the dualistic mind, liberation from habituation, as well as into the blessings of mortality, incompleteness, and paradox… The Elegant Self conveys so many insights appreciable by anyone who practices Eastern or Western forms of contemplation, and indeed, anyone aching to grow beyond their current limits."
David McCallum, S.J., Founding Executive Director, Discerning Leadership Program
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