COMMON TRAITS OF 3 HIGH ACHIEVING / SELF-ACTUALIZING HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICANS: FREDERICK DOUGLASS, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, AND W. E. B. DUBOIS - Ep. 7

COMMON TRAITS OF 3 HIGH ACHIEVING / SELF-ACTUALIZING HISTORIC AFRICAN AMERICANS:

FREDERICK DOUGLASS, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, AND W. E. B. DUBOIS,

with psychologist Dr. William James Jones

EPISODE #007

SUMMARY

A revealing conversation with psychologist Dr. William James Jones explores research findings relating to common characteristics that cultivated high achievement / self-actualization among three historic African Americans. He examined the lives of Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, and W. E. B.

DuBois and discovered 15 shared perspectives and attributes. This conversation lends insight as to the cultural values that informed their historic high achievement. Dr. Jones' research findings unveils key

lessons for cultivating winning mindsets today.

TAKEAWAYS

• Historic achievers share common traits.

• Specific thoughts produce specific outcomes.

• There are 15 ways of thinking and perceiving that fueled achievement.

KEY MOMENTS

• [13:28] An explanation of Abraham Maslow's self-actualization theory, and its hierarchy of needs.

• [15:23] How did Black achievers navigate obstacles to achieve?

• [16 :40] Just what is self-actualization?

• [17:30] Historical knowledge was key to inspiring contemporary achievers.

• [20:02] How growth can occur as a result of crisis.

• [21:42] 15 common values and mindsets that contributed to the high achievement / self-actualization

of Douglass, Washington, and DuBois.

• [32:45] Belief in one's own ability is an essential requirement for self-actualization.

• [38:32] The value of knowledge for nourishing mind and Spirit.

• [47:50] A description of how Dr. Jones works with Black males and others to remove toxic self-perceptions.

THE 15 ACHIEVEMENT CHARACTERISTICS SHARED BY FREDERICK DOUGLASS, BOOKER T. WASHINGTON,

AND W. E. B. DUBOIS

1) Faith in one's capabilities

2) Faith in a higher power

3) Feeling called to serve

4) Resilience

5) Pursuit of knowledge

6) Mission driven

7) Desire to change circumstances

8) Spirit of advocacy

9) Unifying agendas

10) Belief in accountability

11) Integrity despite risk of loss

12) Quest for excellence

13) Service minded

14) Belief in fundamental justice

15) Belief in equality

REFERENCES

Website: thejonespsychologygroup.com

Email: [email protected]