What is intrinsic motivational design?
EACH PERSON IS UNIQUE & SPECIAL. KNOWING THIS AND LIVING BY IT CHANGES EVERYTHING.
It’s no secret that we are all different. We can clearly see it and have experienced in all of our relationships. Our differences are what make us who we are. It isn’t always easy to be different because much of the world doesn’t always value difference. We are suspicious of things and people.that are different from us. Our insights are derived from many years of studying human behavior and motivation. We have developed a set of powerful models that help each person understand their unique make up.
The connection between who you are and what you can do is where our focus is.
Our thinking is centered around the intersection between human giftedness and human nature. Our objective is to empower people to live their highest purpose. We want everyone to live meaningful and fulfilled lives. You know that are different things to different people but what the say is the sense of fulfillment and joy that we all have when we are able to be ourselves. We are able to realize the deeper aspects of our design.
Work better.
Live better.
Relate better.
Grow better.
Rest better.
Everything is better when you understand yourself from the inside out!
Understanding your intrinsic motivational design provides valuable insights that help you understand yourself from the inside out. You'll discover the reasons behind your actions and your feelings about the world around you. We start here because this is an innate aspect of who you are—something you were born with, not taught or given by anyone else. It is the core of your identity and a great starting point for discovering your true self.
What is Intrinsic Motivational Design?
Intrinsic motivational design refers to the innate factors that drive an individual's behavior and actions, originating from within and shaped by one's internal makeup. It encompasses the unique and innate ways we are wired to perceive and relate to the world around us. This concept covers our motivations and the mental, emotional, and physical capacities connected to fulfilling these drives and urges. These capacities enable us to contribute meaningfully and powerfully to the world and society we live in.
Your motivational design affects every area of your life.
Intrinsic motivational design sets your unique perspective, innate value system, way of relating to the world, and way of engaging with it. It shapes how you measure what is true and right for you. The drives of your design create an inner focus that steers you toward certain outcomes. Understanding these drives provides insights into why you do what you do and what you aim to accomplish. This understanding enables you to align your actions and choices with what optimizes your abilities and desires.
Knowing and understanding your design will exponentially increase your effectiveness in every area of your life.
Deep insights about why you do what you do
Knowing why you do what you do gives you the advantage of making decisions that yield the results you desire to see. You will be able to know and understand your processes for navigating through life and overcoming obstacles. This will result in an expertise of your personal processes and motivations.
Understand your unique way of seeing life
Understanding your unique way of seeing life allows you to understand your unique perspective and the ideas that govern your perspective and motivations. This will allow you to relate and interact with the world around you so that you can embrace your unique perspective and the results it produces. It will also enable you to see and understand other’s unique perspectives and what they produce.
Develop your personal skills, abilities, and talents
Knowing your design allows you to develop your specific skills, abilities, and talents. These specific skills, abilities, and talents will allow you to reach your goals and aspirations through a lifestyle of perfecting and refining them. You will know exactly what needs to be done to yield specific results in your daily life.
Increase Self Confidence
Knowing your unique motivational design will increase your self-confidence exponentially. It will make you more aware of your unique abilities and what makes you special. You will fall in love with who you are as you learn and embrace your design. This confidence will allow you to venture out and do more of the things that fulfill you.
Understand how you relate to others
Knowing how you relate to others allows you to understand what you give to them and what you take from them. Understanding this will help you rightly relate to those around you. It also gives you the opportunity to make key connections based on the unique relationships you build with those around you.
Discover how you change the world
Everyone has a unique set of contributions they can make toward the world being a better place. This is due in part to our different makeups. We see different problems that need to be solved because we have different abilities to address those problems. Growing our awareness of those abilities will open the door to more opportunities to make the world better.
Discover how you change the world
Everyone has a unique contribution they can make to the world to make it a better place. Not only do we have different makeups, but we also use what we have in different ways through a variety of influences on our lives. The insights you are going to get about your design are going to cause you to see the world differently.
Did you know that a major part of your drive and passion is your unique design? You were designed to see things a certain way and to interact with the world in a certain way. What is your Unique Design? What are the special abilities that you possess that allow you to fulfill your desires and passions? How much do you know about what makes you, you?
“There is greatness in you! It’s time to Discover and Develop that GREATNESS!
— Discover You!
Discover Your True Self
Self-discovery isn’t always easy, and not everything you uncover will be pleasant—but if it’s true, you can use it to grow. You have the power to become the person you’ve always wanted to be. That journey begins with love.
It takes love to see yourself honestly, to face both the light and the shadow within you. It takes love to endure the parts of yourself you wish were different and to commit to becoming your best self.
We often struggle to love ourselves because we focus on what we’ve failed to be rather than embracing the truth of who we are and the potential we hold. True self-love isn’t about denying imperfections; it’s about owning them. It’s about believing that, no matter where you are now, you are capable of more.
When you love yourself, you unlock the freedom to transform. You see yourself clearly, accept what is, and work toward what could be—because you know that your journey doesn’t end with discovery. It begins there.
Intrinsic Motivational Drive: A Comprehensive Definition
Intrinsic motivational drive refers to the deep-seated, internal forces that naturally compel a person toward certain behaviors, goals, and decisions. These drives are not influenced by external rewards or pressures but originate from within an individual’s core identity, reflecting their unique intrinsic design. They represent the essence of what motivates a person to act, persist, and find fulfillment in specific ways.
Key Components of Intrinsic Motivational Drives
Innate Origin:
These drives are part of a person’s intrinsic design, meaning they are hardwired into their nature from birth. They are not acquired or learned but form the foundation of an individual’s unique personality and preferences.
Personal Fulfillment:
Acting on intrinsic motivational drives leads to a sense of authenticity, joy, and fulfillment. People feel most “alive” and connected to themselves when pursuing goals or engaging in activities that resonate with these drives.
Autonomous Motivation:
Intrinsic motivational drives operate independently of external rewards or punishments. Unlike extrinsic motivation (e.g., money, praise, or recognition), intrinsic drives push individuals toward actions that are inherently satisfying and meaningful.
Diversity and Uniqueness:
Each person has a unique set of intrinsic motivational drives that reflect their individual design and orientation to the world. These drives explain why one person thrives in creative endeavors, while another is energized by analytical problem-solving or collaborative teamwork.
Sustained Engagement:
Because these drives are aligned with an individual’s core identity, they generate long-term energy and persistence. Activities that align with intrinsic drives are more likely to hold a person’s attention, fuel their passion, and sustain their effort over time.
Guiding Principles for Decision-Making:
Intrinsic drives serve as an internal compass, helping individuals prioritize their actions and align their choices with what feels meaningful and authentic.
Innate Origin:
These drives are part of a person’s intrinsic design, meaning they are hardwired into their nature from birth. They are not acquired or learned but form the foundation of an individual’s unique personality and preferences.
Autonomous Motivation:
Intrinsic motivational drives operate independently of external rewards or punishments. Unlike extrinsic motivation (e.g., money, praise, or recognition), intrinsic drives push individuals toward actions that are inherently satisfying and meaningful.
Sustained Engagement:
Because these drives are aligned with an individual’s core identity, they generate long-term energy and persistence. Activities that align with intrinsic drives are more likely to hold a person’s attention, fuel their passion, and sustain their effort over time.
Personal Fulfillment:
Acting on intrinsic motivational drives leads to a sense of authenticity, joy, and fulfillment. People feel most “alive” and connected to themselves when pursuing goals or engaging in activities that resonate with these drives.
Diversity and Uniqueness:
Each person has a unique set of intrinsic motivational drives that reflect their individual design and orientation to the world. These drives explain why one person thrives in creative endeavors, while another is energized by analytical problem-solving or collaborative teamwork.
Guiding Principles for Decision-Making:
Intrinsic drives serve as an internal compass, helping individuals prioritize their actions and align their choices with what feels meaningful and authentic.
How Intrinsic Motivational Drives Influence Behavior
Choice of Activities:
People naturally gravitate toward activities and opportunities that align with their intrinsic drives. For instance, a person with a strong exploration drive may seek out travel or new learning experiences, while someone with a creation drive may focus on artistic or entrepreneurial projects.
Persistence and Resilience:
When intrinsic drives are engaged, individuals are more likely to persevere through challenges and setbacks because they find the process itself rewarding.
Emotional Fulfillment:
Engaging in activities aligned with intrinsic drives produces feelings of satisfaction, joy, and authenticity. This fulfillment acts as its own reward, reinforcing continued engagement.
Shaping Goals and Aspirations:
Intrinsic motivational drives heavily influence long-term goals, helping individuals define what success and fulfillment look like for them.
Why Understanding YOUR Motivational Drives is Essential
Self-Awareness:
Recognizing your intrinsic drives helps you understand your natural preferences and what energizes you. This clarity allows you to align your actions with your true self.
Increased Engagement:
Activities that align with intrinsic drives are more engaging and enjoyable, reducing burnout and enhancing productivity.
Authentic Living:
Living in alignment with intrinsic drives fosters authenticity, helping you make decisions that resonate deeply with who you are.
Authentic Living:
Living in alignment with intrinsic drives fosters authenticity, helping you make decisions that resonate deeply with who you are.
Long-Term Fulfillment:
Intrinsic motivational drives are key to achieving a sustained sense of purpose, joy, and satisfaction in life.
Applications of Intrinsic Motivational Drives
Career Development: Aligning work roles with intrinsic drives ensures greater job satisfaction and productivity.
Education: Tailoring learning approaches to align with intrinsic drives increases engagement and retention.
Leadership: Understanding intrinsic drives fosters more authentic and inspiring leadership.
Relationships: Recognizing and honoring others’ drives strengthens communication and connection.
Personal Growth: Leveraging intrinsic drives accelerates self-improvement and fulfillment.
Summary
Intrinsic motivational drives are the internal forces that propel individuals toward behaviors and goals that resonate deeply with their unique design. Rooted in authenticity, these drives are critical for aligning life choices with core values, sustaining engagement, and achieving long-term fulfillment. Understanding and leveraging your intrinsic drives enables you to live purposefully, thrive in various areas of life, and contribute meaningfully to the world around you.
Why We Begin with Your Intrinsic Motivational Drive
In our quest to help you discover and develop your best self, we begin with your intrinsic motivational drive. This is the foundation of our approach for several important reasons. By beginning here, we create a solid foundation for your journey toward self-discovery, growth, and transformation. When you understand your intrinsic motivational drive, you gain insight into what truly matters to you—and the confidence to pursue it with purpose and joy:
Independent of External Influence
Unlike traits or behaviors shaped by culture, relationships, or situational factors, your intrinsic motivational drive is inherent. It represents the essence of who you are at your core—free from the weight of external expectations. This purity is what makes it such a reliable foundation for understanding yourself.
Core of Your Identity:
Your intrinsic motivational drive lies at the heart of who you are. It forms the basis of your personality and temperament, shaping how you think, feel, and act. Understanding this core is essential to building a clear and authentic sense of self.
Tied to Your Potential:
Your intrinsic motivational drive is intimately connected to your innate strengths, tendencies, and motivations. It reveals your natural capacities and what energizes and fulfills you, offering a roadmap to realizing your potential.
Your Original Design:
This drive is part of who you were from the moment you were born. It wasn’t imposed by societal norms, cultural expectations, or familial pressures—it’s uniquely yours, untouched by external influences. This makes it a pure and unchanging aspect of your identity.
A Baseline for Understanding:
Starting with your intrinsic motivational drive provides a clear baseline for exploring who you are. It allows us to guide you in embracing the aspects of yourself that will lead to authentic happiness and fulfillment. By aligning your life with your true nature, you can thrive in ways that resonate deeply with your core.
Seven Key Factors About Your Intrinsic Design
The Seven Major Drives:
Through our extensive research, we have identified seven universal motivational drives that exist in every human being. These drives influence how we think, feel, and act, forming the foundation of our interactions with the world.
Your Primary Drive SHAPES OVERALL DRIVE:
While everyone possesses all seven drives, each person has a primary drive that significantly shapes how the others manifest and function. This primary drive acts as the central force, influencing your perspective, behavior, and engagement with life.
Diverse Expressions in Each Drive:
Each motivational drive manifests through a range of personalities and expressions. The primary drive governs how the others are managed, creating a dynamic interplay that reflects your individuality.
Motivations That Shape Perception
These drives determine how we see the world, interact with others, and engage in various contexts. They are deeply tied to how we process information, make decisions, and form relationships.
A Lens Through Which You See the World:
Your intrinsic design acts as a filter or lens, shaping how you perceive and engage with the world. It colors your mental model, influencing your priorities, values, and how you interpret experiences.
Strengths Connected to Each Drive:
Each motivational drive is linked to a specific set of strengths. Your primary drive is the source of your core strengths, offering unique abilities and talents that guide how you approach challenges and opportunities.
Impact on Every Aspect of your Life:
Your primary drive influences everything you do, from how you pursue goals to how you interact with others. It impacts your mental models, deep desires, and behavioral patterns, ensuring that your intrinsic design is expressed in all areas of life.
Why This Matters
These seven factors reveal the dynamics of your intrinsic design and how it shapes your journey through life. By understanding your primary drive and its influence on your strengths, desires, and interactions, you gain the clarity to align your life with your core identity. This alignment leads to greater fulfillment, effectiveness, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to the world.
INTRINSIC MOTIVATIONAL DESIGN
Meet the seven drives
Those are the seven drives that make up your motivational design.