Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? What truly drives your decisions, habits, and goals?
💡 According to Tony Robbins’ famous TED Talk, Why We Do the Things We Do, there are six core human driving forces: certainty, variety, significance, connection, growth, and contribution.
My driving force is certainty. I thrive on security, reliability, and consistency. I love completing tasks, staying organized, and knowing what to expect. People can count on me, and that’s something I take pride in.
But, like any strength, it comes with challenges. My kryptonite? I can be risk-averse, fall into patterns of learned helplessness, and even develop addictive behaviors when I cling too tightly to the need for control 😢
⚖️ The beauty of understanding your driving force is that it shines a light on how to create balance. While certainty is my foundation, I’ve learned to embrace variety, growth, and contribution to stretch beyond my comfort zone. Taking calculated risks, exploring new opportunities, and focusing on giving back have helped me grow as a leader, a coach, and a human being.
How this applies to you
Knowing your driving force—and those of the people around you—can transform your relationships and career. Here’s how:
❤️ Build stronger connections: understanding what drives others helps you meet them where they are. If someone values variety, introducing flexibility or excitement into their work could deepen your bond. If they value significance, acknowledging their contributions can build trust.
⏩ Advance your career: aligning your work with your driving force brings fulfillment and motivates you to excel. At the same time, embracing other forces—like growth and contribution—broadens your perspective and helps you adapt to challenges.
🪞 Improve self-awareness: recognizing your own patterns helps you leverage your strengths and address your blind spots. For me, embracing variety has made me more creative and open to new opportunities.
So, what’s your driving force? Take a moment to reflect. Are you driven by certainty, like me? Or do you thrive on growth, contribution, or something else?
Understanding what drives you—and the people around you—could be the key to unlocking deeper relationships, greater fulfillment, and career success.
Lots of love,
-Anna
P.S. Ready to uncover what drives you and start building the life you want? Here are three ways to dive deeper:
📅 Book a free Clarity Call: let’s explore what’s motivating you, what’s holding you back, and how to align your goals for success.
🧠 Take my Confidence Monster Quiz: discover the hidden monster holding your confidence back and get actionable strategies to overcome it.
🎥 Check out my YouTube Channel: watch videos packed with tips on confidence, leadership, and living with intention.
