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Should You Follow Your Passion? [Anne-Laure Le Cunff]

The Examined Life

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Maslow's Hierarchy and the Immigrant Experience

In an engaging and entertaining manner, the speaker references Maslow's hierarchy of needs, pointing out the flaws in the methodology. They emphasize the importance of prioritizing safety and shelter before seeking love and belonging. The speaker humorously notes that their mom would provide a link debunking the framework. They highlight the common immigrant experience of focusing on basic needs for themselves and their children, often sacrificing personal growth. The speaker expresses sadness that many parents never prioritize higher levels of the hierarchy and remain stuck at the foundational levels.

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