Our 2 Greatest FEARS - The Psychology of Conformity - Abraham Maslow

This video examines our two greatest fears in life. The concepts are derived from some of the teachings of Abraham Maslow.

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Sources: The Farther Reaches of Human Nature by Abraham H. Maslow

[nicfeller]

Another example of The Golden Mean as taught by Aristotle - Between Arrogance and Humility lie the golden mean: Confidence

[jaxx-inspiregrowcreate]

*It takes a stronger person to stand alone then to try to fit in.*

[richard-costa]

Although the fear of isolation might be a real cause for not achieving greatness I think the primary reason would be the fear of reaching your full potential and think "is that it? That's the best I can do?". Instead we entertain ourselves with the illusion that we are capable of anything, but never reaching anything so as not to destroy that illusion.

[nickliu]

Good video and a very interesting idea, just one deviating opinion I'd like to share. Humility is not about diminishing yourself or your achievements. Humility is not about thinking less of yourself, but rather thinking of yourself less.

[skellybelly]

I have realized that being honest to yourself is one of the best things you can do in life.
However, being honest to other people is often the same thing as being mean, honesty is rarely appreciated.

[jurvanoerle]

The message of this video is build on the premise that everyone wants or should want to be rich, successful, influential or famous. If you try to strive to reach those goals (driven very much on outside stimuli and essentially turning you into an unfulfilled addict), you will never find true, generic happiness. Look inside for happiness, not outside.

[vishaldoiphode]

If you have
1] big debt
2] unhealthiness
3] not self dependant
Then, you are already in hell...

[souravbarua]

The strongest and oldest emotion of mankind is fear. The strongest and oldest kind of fear of mankind is the fear of unknown. -H.P Lovecraft

[guitarmann]

This YouTube channel and Academy of Ideas are my favorite YouTube channels!

[pctbhglHandlesRDumb]

i feel like my fear of conformity is far greater than my fear of loneliness.

[RichardFletcher]

liked then watched I was right to do so

[shortcutDJ]

it's not our darkness that we fear, but our stepping into the light

[ossen]

Basically, people are addicted to fantasies so if we reach heights of our potential, there is nothing look forward to.

[paule.]

Academy of Ideas is one of the best things I've ever found on YT

[paulfaganpianist]

Wow. Every now and then comes along a video that just makes practical sense and it clicks. Loved this

[nocturnalferalguitarist]

40 years later I need to watch after school specials again. ☹️🤔🤗

[daniel_najar]

After Skool and Academy of Ideas are amazing channels. Love all the work you guys do, Meaningful content.

[DwyaneWadeCounty]

While everyone else is too busy trying to fit in, I am going to stand out!

[sumama]

Yes I deal with this as well. It's such a thin line and easy to step over! I'm trying my hardest to balance it! I do believe love is the answer.. love for others and for yourself!

[Hondeer]

Real talk tho: That 'dark isolation' Maslov speaks of is worse than anyone can imagine. It is literally 'the dragon of chaos'. You doubt everything, you doubt everyone but once youre in it, you keep having to go go go because its trying to eat you at the same time. If you stop, you die because you are so far out from the norm, you can never go back.
So be careful. Its a lofty ideology. But the saying is true, it is lonely at the top. Very. Lonely.