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Drives

Which force is pulling action toward or away from the chosen intention?

Drives are the fears, desires, and incentives that supply or drain sustainable energy. They do not choose the direction. Purpose does.

Problem: A clear intention can still fail when the condition cannot carry it.

Question: Which drive owns the present pull?

Decision: Choose the child route that names the force before committing attention.

The Spine​

  1. Autonomy - protect the ability to choose and shape the work.
  2. Belonging - understand the pull of membership and shared identity.
  3. Certainty - make risk and missing evidence visible.
  4. Fairness - test reciprocity, contribution, and perceived justice.
  5. Status - expose the social signal shaping participation.

Zoom Out​

  • Up: Purpose - gives drive a direction worth serving.
  • Next: Flow - matches energy and capability to challenge.
  • Proof: Performance - observes whether participation can be sustained.

Changes my mind: Naming the drive does not change sustainable participation or energy.

Next question: Which drive can carry the chosen intention without hidden extraction?