# The story of the human race is the story of men an... | Abraham Maslow Quote

> Source: https://positivity.org/quotes/quote-abraham-maslow-the-story-of-the-human

> The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short.

## What This Quote Means

Courage grows with practice — each brave act makes the next one easier.

## About Abraham Maslow

Abraham Maslow was an American psychologist best known for creating Maslow''s hierarchy of needs and pioneering humanistic psychology.

Abraham Maslow (1908-1970) studied the best of human nature rather than the worst, pioneering the field of positive psychology.

## How to Apply This Wisdom

### Face a fear

Identify one fear holding you back and take a small step toward facing it today.

### Build brave habits

Practice courage in small things so it becomes natural in big things.

### Inspire others

Your bravery gives others permission to be brave too.

## Reflection Questions

- What would I attempt if I knew I could not fail?

- Where is fear holding me back from living fully?

- When did an act of courage lead to an unexpected reward?

## More Quotes by Abraham Maslow

> What a man can be, he must be. This need we call self-actualization.

> In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety.

> If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail.

> One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.

> What is necessary to change a person is to change his awareness of himself.