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Additional resources

Questions adapted with approval from Kaufman, S. B. (2018). Self-actualizing people in the 21st century: Integration with contemporary theory and research on personality and well-being.Β Journal of Humanistic Psychology.

Purpose and Meaning

Outsource Inspiration by Adam GrantΒ 

Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action by Simon Sinek (2011)

Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team by Simon Sinek (2017)

The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters by Emily Esfahani Smith (2017)

The Pursuit of Meaningfulness in Life by Roy Baumeister and Kathleen Vohs (2002)

The Construction of Meaning Through Vital Engagement by Nakamura & Csikszenthihalyi (2003)Β 

The Three Meanings of Meaning in Life: Distinguishing Coherence, Purpose, and Significance by Martela & Steger (2016)

Why We Work by Barry Schwartz (2015)

Zone of Genius

Unique Ability: Creating the Life You Want by Catherine Nomura and Julia Waller (2003)

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fears and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks (2010)

The Genius Habit: How One Habit Can Radically Change Your Work and Your Life by Laura Garnett (2019)

Bigony, C. (2019). 15Five: Technology aligned to the science of thriving. (Unpublished master's thesis). University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.

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