Living a Transcendent Life: Going Beyond Ourselves

In this conversation, Reed Nyffeler and Art Calderon discuss the concept of living a transcendent life. They explore the idea that our purpose should go beyond ourselves and focus on serving others and leaving a legacy. They highlight the importance of prioritizing others over our own self-interests and the power of a transcendent mindset in making a lasting impact. Reed shares personal stories and examples of historical figures who exemplified transcendent living. They also discuss practical ways to apply a transcendent mindset in daily life and work.

Highlights

• Living a transcendent life means going beyond ourselves and focusing on serving others and leaving a legacy.
• A transcendent mindset requires prioritizing others over our own self-interests.
• Transcendent living is about making a lasting impact that goes beyond our immediate experience.
• Examples of transcendent living can be found in historical figures like Jesus, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Martin Luther King Jr.
• Practical ways to apply a transcendent mindset include deferring to others' preferences, investing in the development of others, and creating an environment that allows for growth and success.
• Living a transcendent life requires a shift in mindset from 'what can I do?' to 'what can I do for someone else?'

00:00 Introduction: Living a Transcendent Life

04:09 Examples of Transcendent Purposes

09:20 Practical Application of Transcendence

29:06 Asking 'Who Do I Want to Be?'