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What does it mean?
Humans have an inherent drive to express themselves as fully as possible.
In plain terms
People want to show themselves as fully as they can.
What can you take from it?
Full self-expression is a core human need.

Where it applies

  • career path
  • parenting
  • education

Putting it to work

  • find expressive outlets
  • support others expression

Questions to consider

  • What stops your expression?
  • How fully are you living?

Another view

Social norms sometimes require restraint.

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