Day 3: What drives your life?

The Day 3 chapter opens with a discussion of things that drive people in their lives, including:

• guilt
• resentment and anger
• fear
• materialism
• the need for approval
  

While I could relate to the last three, I have to say it is a very short and negative list. In relation to this question I have found the six human needs theory (again by Anthony Robbins, see www.ted.com) quite compelling. According to this theory the six human needs are:

• security
• variety
• significance
• connection / love
• growth
• contribution
  

When I look at this list I can also see how my actions have been driven by these needs.

The chapter then goes through the benefits of a purpose driven life:

• gives meaning to your life
• simplifies and focuses your life - you can concentrate on activities that accord with your purpose
• motivate you
• prepares you for eternity

In relation to this lasts point, Rick Warren explains that on judgement day God will ask you two questions:

1. What did you do with my son, Jesus Christ?
2. What did you do with what I gave you? (This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine)
   

The question to consider for this chapter is what do I want my driving force to be? Well, I would like it to be something positive - to achieve my purpose.