You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson Toward a Psychology of Being by Abraham Maslow (Heroic Wisdom Daily)
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Dec 15, 2025 Explore the fascinating journey of self-actualization through Maslow's insights on deficiency versus growth needs. Discover how flourishing begins when we shift from a mindset of lack to one of being and growth. Learn about the values of truth, beauty, and harmony embraced by self-actualizing individuals. Brian encourages making choices that promote growth over safety, pushing us towards our best selves. Ultimately, he invites listeners to take even a small step toward personal development today.
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Deficiency Versus Growth Motivation
- Maslow contrasts deficiency (D) needs driven by fear and lack with growth (B) needs driven by meaning and creativity.
- True flourishing begins when you shift motivation from survival to becoming your fullest self.
Self-Actualization Is Becoming
- Self-actualization is an ongoing process of becoming, not a final state of perfection.
- Choosing growth over regression repeatedly reshapes who you become.
Power Of Peak Experiences
- Peak experiences deliver awe, clarity, love, and unity that deepen meaning and widen perspective.
- These moments strengthen your sense of what's possible and fuel further growth.
