logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2023
11m 51s

Abraham’s Hierarchy of Needs

Scott Smith - Motivation and Coaching
About this episode

Abraham’s Hierarchy of Needs

Your best life is built sequentially, one level at a time. Forget the elevator. Climb all the stairs to the top, and you’ll have lasting success.

In 1954, Abraham Maslow released Motivation and Personality. His Hierarchy of needs theory is all about climbing to the top.

Maslow suggested that to reach your full potential:

1) You must provide for your physiological needs. Food, clothing, shelter, money, and more. 

2) You must feel safe. Personally, emotionally, financially, health and well-being, and against accidents and illness.

3) Socially, you need to feel love and belonging. 

4) Esteem and the desire for acceptance, respect, and value by others is your next step. Self-actualization requires mastery of your previous needs. Maslow said, “What a man can be, he must be.”

5) Self-transcendence removes you from your ego and begins your focus on the greater good.

Your best life is built sequentially, one level at a time.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Yesterday
5 Steps For Transformational Change
5 Steps For Transformational Change October 10, 2025 | Episode 5200 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Everyone says they hate change, but here's the thing: what you really want is transformation. You know that feeling when you're comfortably miserable? Life's not perfect, but ... Show More
12m 17s
Oct 9
How to Stop Emotional Triggers Before They Control You
How to Stop Emotional Triggers Before They Control You October 9, 2025 | Episode 5199 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description You know that moment when your mouth moves faster than your brain? When you say exactly what you promised yourself you wouldn't say? We've all been there. S ... Show More
11m 7s
Oct 8
What Makes JOY Last Longer Than Happiness?
Daily Boost Podcast Show Notes Happiness: What Makes JOY Last Longer Than Happiness? October 8, 2025 | Episode 5198 Host: Scott Smith Episode Description Scott gave up chasing happiness years ago. Plot twist: He's happier for it. After almost 20 years and over 5,000 episodes, he' ... Show More
13m 46s
Recommended Episodes
Nov 2023
The 4 Universal Desires
In this enlightening episode, Brendon explores the four universal desires that shape the human experience and how they drive our quest for fulfillment and meaning. These desires are fundamental to our existence and play a significant role in shaping our goals, aspirations, and re ... Show More
15m 26s
Nov 2023
Why You NEED to Raise Your Ambition
Ambition is the fuel that propels us toward greatness, and in this episode, Brendon explores the profound impact that raising your ambitions can have on your life. Join us as we unravel practical strategies and insights on why embracing greater ambition is the key to unlocking yo ... Show More
12m 52s
Jun 2024
Be Mindful of Your Needs
Join Premium! Ready for an ad-free meditation experience? Join Premium now and get every episode from ALL of our podcasts completely ad-free now! Just a few clicks makes it easy for you to listen on your favorite podcast player.  Become a PREMIUM member today by going to --> http ... Show More
12m 35s
Feb 2024
4 Elements of SUCCESS You May Be Missing
In this enlightening episode, Brendon unravels the profound truths behind the four fundamental desires that drive every human being. Whether it's the pursuit of happiness, fulfillment, purpose, or connection, this episode provides actionable tools to help you understand and align ... Show More
24m 3s
Jul 2020
304 - Feeling Out of Sorts? Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Might Help
Are you getting your needs met? The classic Maslow's hierarchy can help you understand why you might be feeling unfulfilled and what to do about it. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates. Join the conver ... Show More
16m 24s
Aug 2023
The Power Of Optimism: The Key To A Positive Life
On today’s episode of The Mindset Mentor Podcast we’re setting you up for a pretty great day today and potentially every other day in your life moving forward if you can catch what I’m throwing with this episode. Every single one of us knows what happiness feels like, and yet man ... Show More
17m 25s
Apr 2024
Sensory Needs Quiz- Your Sensory Needs Assessment
Download the assessment here: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/pl/2148296708 Have you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or simply drained by your surroundings? It's not uncommon to experience these emotions, especially in a world that's constantly buzzing ... Show More
34m 16s
Sep 2023
Mastering Self Love: The Secret You Need To Know
Welcome to today’s episode of The Mindset Mentor Podcast. Today we’re going to talk about how you can start mastering TRUE self love and I’m going to give you a few secrets that I think you really need to know if you’ve been struggling with this.Now, when we talk about self-love, ... Show More
19m 29s
Apr 2023
Mara Glatzel: What Do You Need?
We all have needs. Yet why is it so difficult to honor them? In this podcast, Tami Simon speaks with Mara Glatzel about her book, Needy: How to Advocate for Your Needs and Claim Your Sovereignty, and how we might begin to answer the profound question: What happens when we take ra ... Show More
59m 23s
Jan 2024
5 Ways To Improve Your Mental Heath
I've got five key tips that I personally find incredibly helpful:1. Speak Up Sooner Rather Than Later: You know that feeling when something bugs you and just won't let go? I'm talking about addressing it head-on within 48 hours. It's all about not letting things simmer under the ... Show More
16m 38s