What’s the secret behind real satisfaction—both personal and professional?
Some would say, “It’s in your goals.”
I say, it’s in your passions.
A passion—or perhaps more accurately, a drive—is what gets a person out of bed in the morning with a sense of anticipation. It’s that hidden force within us that gives us the energy to tackle barriers—not always with ease, but with enthusiasm, ambition, or a stubborn hope that simply refuses to give in. It’s a momentum that we feel almost obligated to live out. It’s why we do what we do.
It’s a birth-gift given to each of us—yet most people never learn how to define it, embrace it, or manage it wisely.
When your inner drive gets to do the driving, you feel energized and engaged
You might recognize it as a sense of flow, or empowerment.
That feeling of “this is me, like a fish in water.”
Research shows that people who are passionate about what they do tend to perform at a higher level.
So let’s try to put names to some of these core drives—and see how they can become even more powerful drivers in what we do.
Maybe your deep drive is instinctive
You rely on a kind of inner radar—using past experience, intuition, and whatever data is available to solve immediate needs. And it works!
Boost your drive by focusing on ways to quickly spot and apply specific information, while drawing from earlier experience to generate options that might be relevant right now.
Maybe your deep drive is intellectual
You seek knowledge, pursue facts, and are always looking for new opportunities to learn.
Boost your drive by engaging in conversations that stretch your thinking—especially those that help you deepen your understanding of the situation at hand.
Maybe your deep drive is selfless
You take on tasks regardless of how much time or effort they require to complete.
Boost your drive by giving yourself the freedom to complete tasks without the pressure of metrics and deadlines.
But here’s a red flag: your drive is a gift to everyone except yourself. Because for you, the danger is burnout. You give so much—so freely—that you risk burning out entirely. No one gains from that.
So yes: live with deep drive. But don’t drive yourself away from yourself—or from the rest of us.
Maybe your deep drive is resource-focused
You’re constantly looking for ways to maximize output—wanting to get the most return for your time, energy, or resources invested in any situation.
Boost your drive by using your natural efficiency and practical mindset to demonstrate how smart resource use can save time, energy, and more.
Maybe your deep drive is objective
You thrive in clear, functional systems that produce results—without emotions, without drama, and with minimal subjective interpretation.
Boost your drive by breaking complex situations into manageable parts and solving them step by step in focused collaboration with others.
But remember: while you gain energy from laser focus and clear problem-solving, you’re still human. Not a robot.
Maybe your deep drive is harmonious
You’re attuned to the need for balance. You often sense what’s going on “between the lines” in a group—even before others do.
Boost your drive by creating space to share your insights and ideas to promote harmony.
But remember: disagreement isn’t disharmony. Productive tension is often the birthplace of innovation. So make sure your gift for harmony doesn’t choke the creative process.
Maybe your deep drive is intentional
You love building strategic, purposeful relationships.
Boost your drive by proactively connecting with people who might contribute to shared goals down the road.
You’re a brilliant networker. You often sense threads of connection long before the rest of us do.
Still—remember: a meaningful part of life happens now, not just later.
Maybe your deep drive is altruistic
You genuinely want to serve others—or society at large.
Boost your drive by emphasizing the value of being useful and empowering others to make a difference, too.
But don’t forget: you are human, too. And sometimes, you need help just like everyone else.
Maybe your deep drive is in collaboration
Few things energize you more than contributing to your team’s or organization’s success.
Boost your drive by affirming the importance of teamwork and allowing others to see your role in it.
And even though you tend to deflect personal praise by pointing to the team effort—sometimes you just need to accept the compliment. It won’t make you less of a team player. Just a bit more human.
Maybe your deep drive is in control
You quickly take the lead and raise the status of your team or project—while also securing your own position.
Boost your drive by balancing your ability to take control with the legacy you leave behind.
Because if all you leave is the impression of someone chasing power, it won’t last. Real leadership is about empowering others—so they’re in control when you’ve moved on.
Maybe your deep drive is in having an open mind
You love to challenge the status quo and explore new ways of doing things. You don’t just think outside the box—you live outside it. A4 doesn’t really describe your thinking style.
Boost your drive by creating new approaches or exploring creative side tracks that others may have missed.
Just don’t forget: sometimes, the best solutions are inside the box. And yes—A4 can be used for great things too.
Maybe your deep drive is structure
You come alive when you get to work with order, systems, and purpose.
And when you truly believe in what you’re doing—you become almost unstoppable. You tick like a metronome:
Tick. Tock. Tick. Tock.
Until someone finally says, “Thank you. We’re here. You did it.”
Boost your drive by balancing structure and efficiency with heart.
Because yes—you can be so structured that you lose yourself in the process.
So build systems that also protect you—as a person, not just a performer.
So now we’ve named some drivers…
How can we use this to boost communication, engagement, and—above all—unlock passion in every member of the team?
That’s the work. That’s the opportunity. And that’s the win.
DREIESKIVA|Roald Kvam 
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