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Motivation and personality

Book • 1954
In 'Motivation and Personality,' Abraham Maslow presents a holistic view of human nature, contrasting with the mechanistic views of behaviorism and the subconscious-driven views of Freudian psychoanalysis.

The book is renowned for its 'hierarchy of needs,' which organizes human needs from basic physiological needs to higher spiritual or transcendental needs.

Maslow argues that self-actualization, the highest level of need, involves maximizing one's potential and pursuing personal growth.

He studied self-actualized individuals, including historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Albert Einstein, to identify common characteristics such as a focus on personal growth, a sense of purpose, and deep interpersonal relationships.

The book emphasizes the importance of a health-fostering culture and the potential for human beings to achieve their highest aspirations.

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Mentioned in 7 episodes

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Charles Koch
as an influential author on his philosophy.
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Scott Barry Kaufman
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Frans de Waal
's discussion of monkey self-confidence and its relation to human self-esteem.
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Brian Johnson
as one of his all-time favorite teachers, whose teachings focus on self-actualization.
Motivation and Personality by Abraham Maslow (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Brian Johnson
to emphasize the concept of human imperfection.
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Brian Johnson
in relation to self-actualization and the importance of fulfilling one's potential.
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Lex Fridman
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Josh Barnett
in the context of discussing human motivation and the hierarchy of needs.
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Scott Smith
when discussing the importance of fulfilling basic needs before pursuing higher goals.
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

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