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Tony Robbins 6 Basic Human Needs: #2 The Need for Variety or Uncertainty
These needs are not things that you can buy or give to yourself, but they are essential for your continued growth and development as a person. The concept of these needs was birthed by Sigmund Freud, contributed to by many psychologists over the years, and most famously pulled together by Brooklyn-born American psychologist Abraham Maslow (1908-1970). He proposed six basic human needs: physiological, safety, love/belonging, esteem, self-actualization, and transcendence.
My mentor Tony Robbins adapted this theory into one of the best tools for life transformation: The Six Basic Human Needs Assessment. The needs are Love/Connection, Variety, Significance, Certainty, Growth, and Contribution. The first four needs are necessary for survival and a successful life. The last two needs (growth and contribution), are necessary to experience a fulfilled life.
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Why are the six basic human needs so important to understand?
Today, we are going to talk about the core need for Uncertainty/Variety
IF YOUR FIRST NEED IS FOR UNCERTAINTY/VARIETY
I believe that happiness comes from having many different experiences and challenges that exercise my emotional, intellectual or physical range. My emotional well-­‐being requires uncertainty, suspense, and surprise. I need the excitement that comes from variety.
Positive means to fill this need:
attending live arts
spontaneous date nights with your spouse/partner
watching the news, a quality tv show or movie
Negative means to fill this need:
creating drama/conflict/problems
becomes overly excited during crisis
experimenting with addictive drugs and/or alcohol can lead to addiction
It is crucial to plan Variety in your life.
How do you meet your need for Variety?
What do you do with your physiology, focus, and language during your variety vs. times when you experience boredom?
What are the differences in your feelings and behavior between the two?
Do you have problems, hesitations, or fears that give you emotional uncertainty and prevent you from trying new things?
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