“When we see that we are not made up by the other's experience, we then have the capacity not to take responsibility for what is now genuinely and for the first time not ours. And as a result, we can get just as close to the other's experience (even the other's experience of how dissapointing, enraging, or disapprovable we are!) without any need to react defensively to it or be guiltily compliant with it.”
Quote by Robert Kegan
Work
In Over Our Heads: The Mental Demands of Modern Life
This work delves into the complexities of modern life and the mental demands it places on individuals, examining how people navigate the increasingly intricate world around them. more
Author
Robert Kegan
Robert Kegan is an American psychologist known for his contributions to the fields of adult development and psychological development. His research focuses on self-awareness, psychological maturity, and leadership, having a profound impact on education, organizational management, and personal growth. more
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