This document provides an overview of Maslow's hierarchy of needs as it applies to early humans. It discusses how early humans would have progressed through each level of needs: starting with basic psychological needs like food, water, and shelter. Once those were met, they would have focused on safety needs like developing fire and building homes. From there, they sought love and belongingness by making friends and relationships. Esteem needs followed, as early humans became leaders among their peers and gained recognition. Finally, with their basic needs fulfilled, early humans would have pursued self-actualization through creativity, skills, and achieving their full potential. The document ends with a brief summary of how Maslow's hierarchy proposes that human motivation is driven by fulfilling