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What Maslow Taught Me as a Teacher and Researcher

I've seen students chase esteem before stability or purpose before belonging. Maslow’s theory is powerful—but even more powerful is understanding that every person climbs their pyramid differently.

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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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