1. Survival First: Physiological Needs

Life, when lived normally, creates a base level of happiness. We tend to fall back on this level, no matter what happens. The secret is to reset this base level by doing a hedonic reset, stuff that appears comical and absurd, but helps you understand life and its true nature:

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People have three basic psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Our internal motivations often depend on how these needs are met.

Goals that satisfy these needs tend to be more motivating, while goals that don't may cause harm. The underlying reasons fo...

The theory of Maslow represents itself as a pyramid that explains the levels of needs.

• The lowest and first one is physical needs such as water, food, and air. 
• Second, come safety and security needs. 
• Third comes the need for relationships, friendships, and love.