Self Actualization - The Most Inspiring Self-Help Concept Of All Time

Self Actualization - Learn what self-actualization really means, as originally described by Abraham Maslow in Towards a Psychology of Being.

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Video Summary:
To be self-actualized is to live the best life you can live. Abraham Maslow in his book "Toward a Psychology of Being," described a six-level triangular hierarchy of human needs, from the broad base of our biological needs which we share with lower animals, to the pinnacle of human psychological, intellectual, and emotional experience, as defined by self-actualization. He labeled these all, not just the lower ones, as "needs" not luxuries.

Above and beyond enjoying the comfort of enough food, shelter, and safety to survive, humans have the potential for a vast wonderland of deeply-satisfying experiences, ranging from intimacy and recognition, to utilizing our talents to further the human mission. While we each can potentially rise to differing levels of achievement according to our abilities, failure to strive for more than what we currently, comfortably have is disempowering to the human spirit. "Man's reach should exceed his grasp ... (Robert Browning)." Those who settle for the lowest levels of need-fulfillment, tend to lose their direction and their passion for life as their psyche rots from the inside.

Maslow provided a richly-detailed, inspirational list of 34 characteristics of self-actualized people, briefly defined here. Maslow's list should re-inspire anyone to re-dedicate one's life to greater pleasure through human fulfillment.

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[diegocanizales]

Just wanted to stop by and thank you because somewhere like 5 years ago you inspired me to change my life. Thanks Leo!

[ericlion]

this videos have made me become the man i am today, i owe you for my current life

[charlesswinehart]

What i never expected was me sobbing with tears from this video. Thank you

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[thomassmith]

Thanks Leo, I feel like I've grown a lot as a human being since watching your video's, keep helping people your good at it

[derpybattledroid]

I just realized while watching that the characteristics he gave describe me. I am on my own path to self actualization, if not already. I love Life!

[curlyriri]

I have been on a journey of self discovery for the past three years.. At some point in my life I thought I was abnormal experiencing some of the things you mentioned in that list! It has become clearer and clearer the more I deepened my understanding of self actualisation. Your videos are a great find Leo. Thanks a lot xx

[tiffanyd.]

Thank you so kindly. These attributes of self-actualization are so beautiful that it could bring a tear to someones eye when they realize the beauty of becoming this person. For me, it brings me to a deeper level with God. I appreciate your work here.

[coudak]

This single video really changed my life.I watched like tens of yours videos but i remember this the most.Not even the victim video had such an impact on me and that video is the longest one if i am correct

[stephanievanderploeg]

Leo, I am so thankful and grateful to have found actualized.org. I have been watching for only two weeks and I want to be a better person everyday. You have taught me so much about what I can do with my life. I am about to become an empty nester and have been feeling lost on what I do now that my children are grown. I realize that it's my time now!! My time to work on me, to learn to grow and to be the best I can be. Thank you for this site and channel. You have helped me in so many ways. I'm a fan for life and will be part of this site for life. I WILL become self actualized!!!

[DamonCart]

My mentor was mentored by Maslow. He taught me that while Maslow's model is helpful to aspire to, we're not as rigid as one single hierarchy. In other words we're not going to be actualizing our potential in all areas of our life all at the same time.

[juanbautista]

You should consider going to schools and talking to kids about this. I'm a freshman in college and this really helped a lot!

[Iam-odnc]

A potential issue is if you grew up as a perfectionist where your best is never enough, so you're always worrying about your flaws even when you are doing great work and part of you knows that it's great but you refuse to allow yourself the benefit of the doubt and you need it to be PERFECT. For those of us that fit this description, self-actualization may be as much about resting in solace with your own imperfection, as it is about achieving your utmost potential. Cuz really, the fact that you exist at all is already an actualization of infinite underlying potential. 👌

[omershwager]

Leo, you rock! You put in simple words the essence of being a human being, wisdom that is known to many but not known to most of us human beings. Your work is amazing. Thanks

[jiexiao]

I really love your sparkling ideas, and I am happy to realize that I have lots of the traits you just mentioned, your speech has inspired me to really appreciate the talent inside of myself, I am so happy to be myself!

[jaredpierce]

Leo, you are quite an incredibly inspiring person. With people like you in this world, there is a wonderful hope for the progression of all mankind - progressing until we all reach our higher-selves. I've been watching your videos here and there over the last day and wanted to say thank you for shining your light. I'm currently on the path and with continue on steadfast.

[Macula]

I first encounter of this term self actualization, came when I was a freshman in college, and I took a course in Psychology and Religion.
The subject defined me in so many ways, that it intrigue me!
I realized, that I was like this from a very early age.
My religious upbringing with my
Parents and Family, had something to do with it.
In many ways polishing what I already felt and gravitated to.
I am one of eight children, being brought up and having many challenges as a youngster.
I was exposed to a lot of things,
I was not free from making mistakes as an adolescent, but I grew from what I learned,
and most of all, I learned the benefits, far outweighed my personal gains.
I had to except my conditions, and at the same time work with what I have.
That didn't always go over so well, but my endgame was always aimed at achieving my goals for all to benefit!
I came to realize that if I benefit from anything I always wanted anyone and everyone around me to also benefit from my successes, and I wanted to share whatever,
I gained with anyone and everyone!
When you share these thoughts with people, their first reaction is this is beautiful but it's not realistic, and then they fail to want to make any concessions and try to achieve these goals for the whole!
I hear sometimes on the news this comes up, the world of Kumbaya, and then people laugh and snicker at the idea!
And I say why not, why shouldn’t we shoot for that, as a species (human),
God has given us a choice,
The ability to learn, and adapt!
I think when we learn this and want
it(to be self-actualized)
The goal will be your contribution to life in the world that you live in!
To make the fabric of life better than the day before and to help pass it on!
And it all starts and ends with you!
The world today is excepting the bad guy, greedy guy etc. as the excuse for why he or she does not, seek to achieve self-actualization
We owe this to the world
We as a people should be honing this concept every day of our lives!
People who snare at the idea of Kumbaya, are insecure and tend to be those who'll see life as, what they're getting, instead of what they're giving, with very little to no allowance for sacrifice,
even when there bellies are full!
Thank You!

[abrarhoss]

This sent chills down my spine. You surely do contribute a lot to my daily self-growth. Thank you :)

[bartekgruszczynski]

Leo, thank you! (: there are no languages, and words in those languages that can even minutely define the inspiration you have given me.

thank you once again!