Hierarchy of Self

There is no greater journey than the exploration within your self. To know who you are, why you are in this world and who you need to be to fulfill your potential is to possess a form of knowledge that surpasses all others; an understanding that provides you with the essential ingredient for being your best self, doing your best work and living your best life. Welcome to the Hierarchy of Self!

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1. Self-Knowledge - Understanding who you are, why you are here, and who you need to be to fulfill the untapped potential within your self

2. Self-Awareness - Being conscious of your mindset and language in the moment and your tendencies across situations

3. Self-Acceptance - To not (negatively) judge, criticize or reject your self or the self of others

4. Self-Discipline - Your ability to remain in control of your self; of who you are being for your self and others

5. Self-Actualization - There is no limit to what you can do when know, remain aware of, accept, and remain in control of your self. It is who you are that matters most. Level 5 is the outcome of the levels that come before it.

 

Transcendence comes from the Latin prefix trans-, meaning 'beyond' and the word scandare, meaning 'to climb.' You transcend your self when you share the best of your self with others; when you help others climb beyond where they have been before. It is who you are for others that sets the example of who they can be for their self. Be the light that illuminates the path for others.

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If you are familiar with emotional intelligence you may notice that there is no reference to emotions, empathy, social awareness, or relationship management in the Hierarchy of Self. When you achieve Level 5 EQ you will understand why and how these traditional elements of emotional intelligence take care of themselves.