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 […]
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 […]
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 […]