All the work, training, health and passion that Lance Armstrong possesses is amazing. Every obstacle he faced, he not only survived but also used it to improve his personal and professional life. At the Tour de France, every competitor's goal is the same: to prove that they are the best cyclist in the world. Armstrong proved it seven consecutive times. Armstrong exemplifies Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory regarding one's motivation in life. The five needs discussed in this theory can be represented as a pyramid. The most basic needs, the physiological needs, constitute the basis; followed by the needs for security, then those of belonging, those of esteem, with self-realization at the top of the pyramid. Motivation evolves from the lowest level; these needs must be met before you can move up the pyramid and achieve self-realization. The first step of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is the physiological needs for food, sex, and air; things that Armstrong has no problem fulfilling. He follows a diet specific to his profession, as 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. That Armstrong's need for food is satisfied is verified in the article "Incredible Eating Machine", which states that Lance Armstrong eats between 6500 and 7000 calories a day. As a father of three, it is clear that his need for sex is satisfied. It can be said that he takes the need for air to a higher level, training in the mountains to increase oxygen consumption. In the article "The Tour de France: Lance Armstrong's Final Ride", Armstrong reveals how his security needs for accommodation, clothing and freedom from...... middle of paper ......See Armstrong ride and feeling his determination, I feel that nothing is impossible. Armstrong is well paid for his extraordinary performances. He had shown other cancer patients that they too can beat the disease and go on to achieve great things. He is much loved and respected. Despite the hard work, stress, fatigue and less time to spend with family, I believe Armstrong has a positive value 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 final ride." San Francisco Chronicle 23 July 2005. 29 October 2005. Woollard, Deidre. 2005