Comments on: In Thailand - satisfying Maslow’s first level is easy… http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/ Insiders take on Thailand Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:08:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: The Men’s Liberation Army at The FARANG Speaks 2 Much http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-137673 The Men’s Liberation Army at The FARANG Speaks 2 Much Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:27:25 +0000 http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-137673 [...] and “up sticks” to Thailand - and countries like it. Fellow blogger Smitty recently published an article in which he mentioned Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Let’s take a look at [...] [...] and “up sticks” to Thailand - and countries like it. Fellow blogger Smitty recently published an article in which he mentioned Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Let’s take a look at [...]
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]]> By: Bored, Lonely and Horny - Just call Super “Freebird” Man! at The FARANG Speaks 2 Much http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-20086 Bored, Lonely and Horny - Just call Super “Freebird” Man! at The FARANG Speaks 2 Much Mon, 03 Sep 2007 13:11:09 +0000 http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-20086 [...] the food - the bonus points just keep piling up. I had tried before to discuss my theory in this post but not sure it [...] [...] the food - the bonus points just keep piling up. I had tried before to discuss my theory in this post but not sure it [...]
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]]> By: smitty http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-14999 smitty Mon, 13 Aug 2007 07:05:31 +0000 http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-14999 bbb extra long comment... ;) http://www.bangkokbadboy.com/the-mens-liberation-army.html bbb extra long comment…

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]]> By: The Men’s Liberation Army » Bangkok Bad Boy http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-14981 The Men’s Liberation Army » Bangkok Bad Boy Mon, 13 Aug 2007 05:31:15 +0000 http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-14981 [...] blogger Smitty recently published an article in which he mentioned Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Let’s take a look at [...] [...] blogger Smitty recently published an article in which he mentioned Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Let’s take a look at [...]
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]]> By: Young Royal http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-14306 Young Royal Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:43:00 +0000 http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-14306 Firing on all cylinders all the time is exactly where I went wrong this last time, but can't cry over split milk I loved it all and learnt so much. My only regret is not seeing as much of the day time stuff. Lots more balance next time. Firing on all cylinders all the time is exactly where I went wrong this last time, but can’t cry over split milk I loved it all and learnt so much. My only regret is not seeing as much of the day time stuff. Lots more balance next time.
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]]> By: smitty http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-13638 smitty Mon, 06 Aug 2007 08:00:51 +0000 http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-13638 I am guilty of probably not explaining myself all that well. :) my point was that is it is so easy to deal with level one here that I feel like I have more time in my life to get to the other levels. I think the other levels are different for each person. Some people want marriage and kids- others want money. others want to invent something. I am sure not many share this view of the world but having come from the toiling life of western success I am enjoying the way the other half of the world chooses to live. I feel sorry for these people here: http://tinyurl.com/2z4kyp They seem to have missed what life is about to some extent http://tinyurl.com/2z4kyp I am guilty of probably not explaining myself all that well.

:)

my point was that is it is so easy to deal with level one here that I feel like I have more time in my life to get to the other levels. I think the other levels are different for each person. Some people want marriage and kids- others want money. others want to invent something. I am sure not many share this view of the world but having come from the toiling life of western success I am enjoying the way the other half of the world chooses to live.

I feel sorry for these people here:

http://tinyurl.com/2z4kyp

They seem to have missed what life is about to some extent

http://tinyurl.com/2z4kyp
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]]> By: Martin http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-13531 Martin Mon, 06 Aug 2007 00:14:52 +0000 http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-13531 Smitty, I think the issue is that higher needs usually require working at and in LoS it is so easy to have a great time satisfying the more basic needs that many people do not make the effort. Indeed, in many ways it is an extension of the instant gratification culture that now pervades the West. However, if you chose to make the effort, there is no doubt you can get those higher needs satisfied in Thailand. Smitty,

I think the issue is that higher needs usually require working at and in LoS it is so easy to have a great time satisfying the more basic needs that many people do not make the effort. Indeed, in many ways it is an extension of the instant gratification culture that now pervades the West. However, if you chose to make the effort, there is no doubt you can get those higher needs satisfied in Thailand.
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]]> By: smitty http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-13452 smitty Sun, 05 Aug 2007 02:38:38 +0000 http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-13452 Meaning I don't understand why I cannot get to all levels of the pyramid while living in Thailand? There is always this assumption that people stay here for only one thing and thus does not allow them to accomplish anything else. I think people can get bored for any various of reasons including stuff related to careers or self-fulfillment. I am going to try and have my cake and eat it too while staying in Thailand. Once again - life in Thailand is not only about the bars... Meaning I don’t understand why I cannot get to all levels of the pyramid while living in Thailand? There is always this assumption that people stay here for only one thing and thus does not allow them to accomplish anything else. I think people can get bored for any various of reasons including stuff related to careers or self-fulfillment. I am going to try and have my cake and eat it too while staying in Thailand.

Once again - life in Thailand is not only about the bars…
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]]> By: LeftofCenter http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-13447 LeftofCenter Sun, 05 Aug 2007 02:23:23 +0000 http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-13447 Smitty - Im not sure what your personal situation is, but now I'm not sure what your response really means. What is 'having it all' mean to you? Is it satisfying the first level needs? If so, you seem to have done that. If you are under 30 or maybe still under 40, then you probably are 'having it all'. I'm just saying that people who stay in Thailand more than a few years and continue to have it all eventually get bored and look for something with more meaning (a higher goal?) or else continue on that path and become one of the pathetic old farangs just looking for a victim to share his old war stories with in exchange for a beer or two. Smitty - Im not sure what your personal situation is, but now I’m not sure what your response really means. What is ‘having it all’ mean to you? Is it satisfying the first level needs? If so, you seem to have done that. If you are under 30 or maybe still under 40, then you probably are ‘having it all’. I’m just saying that people who stay in Thailand more than a few years and continue to have it all eventually get bored and look for something with more meaning (a higher goal?) or else continue on that path and become one of the pathetic old farangs just looking for a victim to share his old war stories with in exchange for a beer or two.
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]]> By: smitty http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-13382 smitty Sat, 04 Aug 2007 11:23:47 +0000 http://www.2thebigmango.com/u-of-mango/2007/08/03/in-thailand-satisfying-maslows-first-level-is-easy/#comment-13382 It is overrated - cuts into my partying time. :) You mean the very last episode or the last season? It was tough watching that ending. I needed more but I was always impressed with the lack of closure as well. Tough call! It is overrated - cuts into my partying time. :)

You mean the very last episode or the last season? It was tough watching that ending. I needed more but I was always impressed with the lack of closure as well. Tough call!
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