Superfunctionalism

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Superfunctionalism is a self-help philosophy that places utmost importance on the synthesis of modern science into self-actualization techniques. These techniques are meant to be employed through a daily routine aimed at achieving an ultimate vision for your life, society, or the world.

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[edit] Organisation

Superfunctionalism is organized according to a holistic view of the human, and therefore categorizes information according to its pertinence to the mind, body, and spirit. Superfunctionalism asserts the thesis that a super-human homeostasis may be achieved by anyone through attaining an all-important balance of mind, body, and spirit when each is developed to its full potential. Furthermore, Superfunctionalism asserts that these three synergistic facts of the human being may only be developed to their full potential through purposeful, focused efforts synthesized from a complete understanding of the self and its pertinent sciences.

[edit] Bases

Its beliefs are broadly based on biology, neurology, psychology, and spirituality. In its more specific applications, Superfunctionalism pulls in social sciences as well, including politics, anthropology, and business methods.

[edit] Technique

Superfunctionalism’s recommended techniques for self-improvement include:

  • Mind: reading, writing, and thinking
  • Body: eating well, exercising, and getting sufficient rest
  • Spirit: loving life, creating, and experiencing adventure

Superfunctionalism avoids the topic of religion altogether, maintaining that such choices are as individual and unique as people are, and that virtually any religion can be spiritually rewarding to a person who has faith in it.

Application of the philosophy first involves setting your ultimate goal, or your 50 year vision of life accomplishment, and then considering it in detail. Such considerations include skills you will need to develop in order to accomplish the vision, and the steps you will need to take to accomplish it. From there, incorporate the accomplishment of this vision into your self-improvement methods. The final product is a daily routine which includes healthy living habits and a one-day-at-a-time approach to accomplishing short, medium, and long term goals.

Superfunctionalism differs from existing self-improvement paradigms in its all-inclusiveness. This approach equated to weakness and brevity in the initial publication, which did not live up to its touted ambition. However, if properly developed, Superfunctionalism would be a one stop shop for such goals as better organization, dieting, spiritual satisfaction, and other conceivable self help goals.

Superfunctionalism was coined as a term by Michael Patrick Rooney at age 19, who later self-published a book called How to Achieve More (Superfunctionalism: The Way of Better Living) at age 24 while in law school. This early attempt is what likely caused the failure of Rooney's initial effort at creating a phenomenon.

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