4. Self-Esteem: The Need to Matter
We all want to be respected and feel capable. It drives our goals, careers and the need for recognition.
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We all want things—money, love, respect, purpose and more. But what if our desires follow a deeper pattern? Psychologist Abraham Maslow believed human needs rise in stages, from survival to self-actualization. In this article, let us explore how his hierarchy still shapes our choices, careers and even online lives.
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