Peak Experience Theory

A peak experience is an idea coined in the 1960s by psychologist Abraham Maslow. Self-actualized individuals are typically the ones who most often have peak experiences. A self-actualized individual is one who is not motivated by basic needs.  Instead, these individuals tend to focus on maximizing their potential.  This concept is based on Maslow’s hierarchy […]

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Is Maximizing Potential Reserved for the Elite and Upper Class?

For whatever innate reason, I have a natural attraction for research on personal growth and maximizing potential.  As such, this morning I found myself contemplating these topics during my morning run.  As my mind wondered, I was led to the problem of generational poverty as it relates to the idea of growth and potential. Generational […]

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Three Possibilities for Not Maximizing Potential

Yesterday I wrote a short riff on not maximizing potential.  I framed it around the question: Are You Maximizing Your Potential? My theory is that most people know in their gut if they are or are not maximizing potential.  Today I want continue this thought process by identifying three possible reasons your gut is telling you that […]

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