Needs

Altruism

Written by Marie Josette Maxime Calixte | Apr 7, 2025 11:32:37 PM

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs 

Offers Around Devotion to the Comfort of Others 

When we see people devote themselves to the comfort of others who depend on them for that, they're doing so for the comfort of others who depend on them for that, for comfort. I'm not repeating myself. I'm repeating, on purpose. 

So, what I really mean is that those people are giving others something they need (comfort) but that they cannot offer themselves. They are not comfortable. They might be sick, for instance, or too young to prepare their bottles of milk, or mentally- or physically-challenged. The professions I'm thinking of, although there might be more, are

  • Nursing
  • Nursing assistants
  • Patient care technicians
  • Home health aides, etc

There might be a lot of other people, too, who lovingly take care of family members who become dependent. Those caregivers also have the courage to devote themselves, and that's transcendence because everybody cannot do that so selflessly.

Be the Entrepreneur who Helps Others Grow 

  • YouTube educational channels
  • Training
  • Tutoring services
  • Coaching
  • Helping with what you know so that others can become better at what they do or that they want to do such as
    • Their self-growth
    • Their self-discipline
  • Quizzes, games that help people practice and grow
  • Accountability partnerships

As an entrepreneur, you should make an alliance with one or more of the institutions or professionals whose expertise can help you or your clientele receive personal care. People who can transmit knowledge and competences effectively would also be assets on your team. Also, welcome volunteers. They can be accomplished professionals or people considering new careers.

Transcendence Needs - Higher-Level Needs - Level 8

Starting with the fifth level, it's not anymore about basic human needs. For instance, at the eighth level, we have