Maslow’s fourth level need on esteem indicates the need for recognition on wealth, position and power. In fact, these needs are double edged swords and act like salt in a curry. Excess of it brings unhappiness rather than happiness. I got its validation at a Satsang; “The loser in an undesirable ego battle is happier than the winner”. This has been my secret in being happy in the housing society I live. Social comparison is an innate human tendency. On the one hand, it can fuel motivation and on the other it can bring jealously. The assessments are not evaluated […]