Personal Development

What one can be, one must be. -Abraham Maslow The concept of self-actualization was popularized by Abraham Maslow and can be described as the human need to achieve one’s highest potential. To become all that one can be. To become the best version of oneself. To become extraordinary. Maslow described this as an inherent need in all humans. A need that far too often gets overshadowed by lower-level needs. This has often been illustrated using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, which most people are likely familiar with. The pyramid was actually not created by Maslow himself but by a management consultant based on his work. ...

In this part, you will use the insights about yourself to generate a plethora of ideas for possible things you could work on. Introduction The first part of this article series can be found here. There you will find exercises to get to know yourself and your strengths better. In this part, you will utilize this self-insight to generate a multitude of ideas for possible things you can work on. ...

The military has unique conditions to create real change in people. Here are five ways a period in the military can impact your life. The military brings together people from all across the country and mixes them in a pot, adding predefined values and exposing them to stressful situations. I believe the result of this process is better individuals. Therefore, I argue that a term in the military would benefit nearly everyone. I will explain why. ...