The 10 Human Drives · 80/20 Entrepreneur

Jeffrey Ma

1d • General discussion

The 10 Human Drives

Most people try to fix their habits, their schedule, their strategy.

But they never ask the deeper question: what's actually driving me?

Tonight in our group coaching call, we went underneath all of that.

We scored ourselves across 10 fundamental human drives — the deepest needs that shape how you think, feel, and behave.

When these drives are being met — you feel alive. In flow. Like yourself.

When they're not — you feel stuck, frustrated, or like something's missing but you can't name it.

Here are the 10. Read each one slowly. Feel it before you score it.

---

1️⃣ CONTROL

You feel like the captain of your ship. You have a handle on your life, you're progressing with confidence, and you know you can bounce back from setbacks. This isn't about controlling others — it's about owning your decisions and trusting yourself to navigate whatever comes.

2️⃣ COMPETENCE

You have the knowledge, skills, and wisdom to achieve your goals. You're regularly learning new things and you know what you need to develop in the months ahead. You don't have to know everything — but you believe you can figure it out.

3️⃣ CONGRUENCE

You're living in alignment with your values and who you want to be. You treat others the way you hope to be treated. You feel like your actions match your beliefs — your word means something, especially to yourself.

4️⃣ CARING

You care for yourself well. You're kind to yourself. You feel genuinely cared for by the people around you — and you show care for others in real, consistent ways. This one cuts both ways: you can't pour from an empty cup.

5️⃣ CONNECTION

You have healthy, meaningful relationships. You focus on deepening the quality of your connections — not just the quantity. You feel truly seen and understood by people who matter to you.

6️⃣ CHANGE

You're not afraid of what needs to shift. You try new things, embrace growth, and you've made real progress lately. You know what needs to change in your life — and you're actually ready to do something about it.

7️⃣ CHALLENGE

You put yourself out there. You attempt difficult things even when you're not fully ready. You make bold moves and launch efforts that scare you a little — because you know that's where growth lives.

8️⃣ CREATIVE EXPRESSION

You show the world your uniqueness. You bring your real thoughts, real opinions, and real personality forward. You feel creative in what you do — and your life reflects your own authentic style, not someone else's blueprint.

9️⃣ CONTRIBUTION

You feel like your efforts each day are adding to something meaningful. You're giving good things to the world. You sense that your work and your presence genuinely matter — not just to you, but to others.

🔟 CONSCIOUSNESS

You feel present and alive each day. You're aware of how your thoughts and actions are creating your reality. Your commitment extends beyond just yourself — you're playing a bigger game.

Now score yourself 0 to 10 on each one.

0 = this is barely present in my life right now

10 = I'm living this fully

First instinct. Don't overthink it.

Once you have your scores, reflect on these two questions:

🔺 What are your two HIGHEST scores — and what does that tell you about who you already are? What have you been doing, believing, or being that makes those high?

🔻 What is your LOWEST score — and what have you been telling yourself that gives you permission to stay there?

That second question is the one that will sit with you.

And one more: which drive is your DOMINO — the one that, if raised even one point this week, would lift everything else?

Drop your scores, your reflection, or just your domino below. 👇

This is the work. This is what we do in COR.

0 comments

The 10 Human Drives