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Category: Self Improvement/Spiritual/Religion
Description: Once upon a time, there was a fisherman who never put a lid on his basket of lobsters. When asked was he not afraid of them climbing over the edge and getting away, he said, "Heck no, the moment one makes a bid for freedom all of the others drag him back in?" Do you have lobsters in your life? The lobsters are in the form of parents, children, relatives, friends, work associates, those in authority, etc. who, though well intentioned, will attempt to discourage you from your ambitions. The greatest gift you have been given is the freedom to make choices. Use this gift to its maximum. You have in front of you the key to secret wisdom. If you use it, you will unlock the secret to having all your dreams come true. 7 Ways To Live Life To The Max is that key and it''s just within your reach! Within the bytes and bits lies wisdom for the ages. Not just a guide to happier living, it is a treasure chest of principles that will make your every wish come true. Are you down in the dumps? Do you suffer from depression? Are you burnt out? Looking for a new lease onlife? Are you lacking goals or direction? Wondering what life is all about and what your role is? This book has been written to empower people to live with excitement and energy. What are the 7 Ways To Live Life To The Max--Maxers Know the Big Picture While Not Ignoring The Small One--Maxers Live In The Real World--Maxers Live By A Code Of Ethics--Maxers Live Their Dreams By Conquering Their Fears--Maxers Are Lovers--Maxers Let Go To Hang On--Maxers Give And Know That Giving Is The Measure Of Greatness. You were not created to fail. You were created to win, to live a meaningful life, and to fulfil the measure of your creation. Remember, the greatest gift you have been given is the freedom to make choices. Use this gift to its maximum. Do not let it sit on the shelf and rust, or gather dust and become a museum piece. Do not give anyone your Power of Attorney to make decisions and choices about your life. Make the right choice now ... don't wait ... you deserve to "live life to the max"!
eBook Publisher: MH Publishing,
eBookwise Release Date: February 2005

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Available eBook Formats: OEBFF Format (IMP) [288 KB]
Words: 69190
Reading time: 197-276 min.

Hierarchy of Needs

In Maslow's research he discovered what he called 'the hierarchy of needs'. He said that our needs have to be satisfied at a lower level before we can move to a higher level. The pinnacle of the hierarchy is self-actualization. Maslow believed that self-actualization is an innate drive, i.e. something we were born with.

At the base of the triangle are our basic needs--oxygen, food, and water. We will take whatever steps are necessary to secure these requirements just to survive. In our Western society most of these needs are fulfilled with little effort. Few of us would have experienced real hunger and thirst. In third world or less affluent countries people struggle daily to meet these basic needs.

The second level is the need for safety and security, shelter and protection. We all need somewhere to live, a home that will protect us from the elements, an environment that provides safety and security.

Once we have reached this level we are now prepared to move to the third level, which is the need to belong, to bond with people who are like-minded, people who believe in the things we do and see life in the same way. Belonging to these groups we are more likely to feel that these people love and care about us. This group gives us self-expression beyond our immediate family.

The fourth level is the need for self-esteem. We want to feel good about ourselves and have others feel good about us. When we succeed at some difficult challenge we experience deep feelings of satisfaction.

At the highest level Maslow says our need is to self-actualize. In developed nations we have the luxury of being able to strive for the higher levels in this hierarchy.

At the higher level we become creative because we are free to develop our gifts and talents, to write, to sing, to paint, to concentrate on the spiritual aspects of life. To reach this pinnacle we must make full use of our potential. This is living life to the max.