Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

About this video lesson:
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is a theory in psychology. It argues that there are five stages of human needs that motivate our behavior. #learn #motivation

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Script:
Abraham Maslow proposed his theory in 1943 after studying what he called exemplary people such as Albert Einstein or Eleanor Roosevelt.

STAGE 1
First, there are physiological needs, such as the need to breathe, eat, drink or sleep. The moment we got enough of that and we feel awake and our bellies are full, we get motivated by the next thing.

STAGE 2
Now we want safety. We try to earn money, build up resources and look for shelter that protects us against dangers. Once we are satisfied and feel safe, we have time to think about what we want next.

STAGE 3
At stage three we seek love and belonging. We desire to be close to family and friends, belong to a society or join a gang. But the moment we feel completely part of a group we already wish to be a little different than the rest.

At stage four we look for esteem, self-confidence, and respect from our peers. We want to be someone. If we have money, we buy a fancy watch. If we have a brain, we write or think or work a lot. Motivation to perform and compete is now at its highest. Students, sportsmen, and inventors excel. Neil Armstrong even flew to the moon.

STAGE 5
Only if we breathe and drink and eat and sleep enough and we feel safe and part of a group and still special, only then we can reach level five: self-actualization. Now we can relax, be creative, accept facts for what they are, give back or do whatever we want. No more pressure, unless of course there is trouble below.

If you are a leader and believe in the theory, use it. First, make sure everyone has eaten well. Then make them feel safe and help them belong to a group. Once they feel they belong, they are ready to stand out and excel.

[oludave]

Short, Straight to the point, Engaging, Insightful and quite Interesting.

A big thank you all the way from Lagos, Nigeria.

[MatthewAshworth]

It's an amazing model, and sadly many people misinterpret it and say it's untrue just because there are many examples of us giving attention to say needs in tier 3 when a tier 2 is not fully met. But the way this model works is not that we need to gain a 100% satisfaction in one tier before we can move onto the next. In fact, we're giving attention to all tiers simultaneously, but the lower tier needs will take up more of our time, energy, and resources, because they're much more vital for survival. If those needs are satisfied, we can then allocate more energy and time to higher tier needs. This model is dynamic. The amount of attention we give each tier changes every minute, depending on how our environment and wellbeing is changing. But no, you don't stop being creative just because you are starving. You just spend a lot less time thinking about creativity and more time thinking on where to get food until that need is satisfied.

[homerthompson]

Makes a lot of sense. Whenever I'm in a relationship, I tend to want to do better for myself. When people say, "You need to learn to love yourself", I think you can to a certain extent but there seems to be an innate need to feel wanted by someone.

[AL_THOMAS_]

It's nice to see how many students are here! I wish we had gone through this back then. Such an absolutely important subject !
Please never forget the most important saying of MASLOW:
"You can't get enough of what you d o n ' t need" !!!

[Shaduza]

Admit it, you clicked this because of a school assignment.

[abhilashsharma]

You just separated wheat from the chaff. Every important thing explained just in 2 minutes. Simply amazing.

[ishitakhanduri]

This theory is one of the reasons why i love psychology. it's just amazing! everytime i learn something new.❤✔

[jyotsnabrar]

Some of those who have nothing, become the most creative and jump straight to self actualisation... motivated faster than those who feel sustained

[shaniapeters]

One of my favorite topics in Management of Business

[jokre]

Excellent video. Very concise in such a short time. Understand that you aren't at a particular stage really, but split between certain stages - maybe 30% in one level and 20% here and there. It helps to continue looking for understanding at all the levels and meeting your needs even when you think you have moved above even physiological needs. You will understand more about the lower levels the more you move up, and see that you can keep growing them to further meet the needs. This is the path to self actualization, it's not a straight one.

[rileyk.lee-mockler]

as an unhoused creative, this sheds light on a lot of things.

hard to focus on art and deeper self expression when im constantly worrying about staying, staying fed, getting enough water, etc.

[edwardgaines]

Is there a cheat code for stage 3? I'm stuck on that level.

[lazarusblackwell]

Friends are the most important thing in life.

They solve so many problems.

That what most people dont have.

What they have are egoistical emotional parasites that drain their positivity and energy.

Real friends are rare.

[tracy]

I have an exam tomorrow and this is very useful! Thank you sprouts

[philforrence]

Great video! I bet if all lessons were delivered this way it'd be much easier for kids to learn!

[utkarshkunwar]

Thanks for such a concise presentation on this!

[rosaindica]

Really loved the last point you made to leaders. Thank you for this helpful and short video. It was time saving both, cause it wasn't unnecessarily long and now I understand my topic immediately after watching this so I don't have to waste time trying to understand it. Thank you! May Allah bless you with all the success in this world and the world hereafter

[reddy]

'If we have brain, we write or think or work alot' 😂😂

[DamonCart]

Good video. Maslow's theory though it seems logical and can be inspiring, it's just not how humans function. We function more as a heterarchy than a hierarchy and that's a good thing. We're flexible and adaptable, not stuck in a rigid linear formation.

[gromulus]

This is the kind of thing that should be taught in grade school and reinforced every year through graduation.