All the work, training, health and passion that Lance Armstrong has is incredible. Every obstacle he encountered, he not only survived, but he also used it to improve his personal and professional life. In the Tour de France, the objective of each competitor is the same: to prove that he is the best cyclist in the world. Armstrong proved it seven times in a row. Armstrong illustrates Maslow's hierarchy of needs theory regarding one's motivation in life. The five needs addressed in this theory can be represented in the form of a pyramid. The most fundamental needs, the physiological needs, constitute the background; followed by security needs, then belonging needs, esteem needs, with self-realization being the top of the pyramid. Motivation evolves from the lowest level; these needs must be met before one can climb the pyramid and achieve self-actualization. The first step in Maslow's hierarchy of needs concerns each person's physiological needs for food, sex, and air; things that Armstrong has no problem satisfying. He follows a diet specific to his profession, because his body needs a diet adapted to the physical demands that cycling places on his muscles. A competition as intense as the Tour de France requires special attention to your diet. The fact that Armstrong's dietary need is satisfied is verified in the article "Incredible Eating Machine", which states that Lance Armstrong eats between 6,500 and 7,000 calories per day. Being a father of three children, it is obvious that his sexual need is satisfied. You could say he takes his need for air to the next level, training in the mountains to increase his oxygen consumption. In the article "The Tour de France: Lance Armstrong's Final Ride", Armstrong reveals how his security needs for housing, clothing and freedom middle of paper......To see Armstrong ride and feel his determination , I feel that nothing is impossible. Armstrong is paid very well for his extraordinary performances. He showed other people with cancer that they too can beat the disease and achieve great things. He is well liked and respected. Despite the hard work, stress, fatigue, and diminished time spent with his family, I believe Armstrong has a positive valence demonstrated by his new world record. Armstrong leads by example and is passionate about what he does best, cycling. Works CitedEndurance Training. "Incredible Eating Machine. October 29, 2005." Lance Armstrong. " Wikipedia the free encyclopedia. October 29, 2005. Squatriglia, Chuck. " The Tour de France: Lance Armstrong's last lap. " San Francisco Chronicle July 23, 2005. October 29, 2005. Woollard, Deidre. Luxist. October 29 2005.. 2005