Traditional models, like Maslow’s hierarchy, suggest a linear progression of human needs. However, contemporary neuroscience and psychology reveal a more dynamic interplay. The Radical Purpose Dynamic presents five interdependent Life needs that collectively drive our motivation and behavior.
These needs are not hierarchical but coexist, influencing and shaping each other, our experiences, and behavior:
These needs are not hierarchical but coexist, influencing and shaping each other, our experiences, and behavior:
Being
This need encompasses our physiological and sensory requirements. It motivates us to seek nourishment, rest, movement, and rhythm, ensuring our physical well-being.
Meaning
Our quest for understanding and purpose stems from this need. It drives us to explore, learn, and make sense of our experiences, fostering autonomy and curiosity.
Impacting
This need propels us to influence our environment. It encourages us to acquire resources, create, nurture, and bring about meaningful change in our surroundings.
Belonging
Human connection is central to this need. It motivates us to form relationships, seek intimacy, and find our place within communities, emphasizing mutual respect and shared understanding.
Becoming
This need relates to our growth and self-awareness. It drives us to evaluate our actions, seek fairness, and strive for personal development and authenticity.
By recognizing and honoring these interconnected
needs, we move beyond outdated paradigms, aligning our
lives with the natural rhythms of existence.
