Understanding What People Want

Have you ever wondered why people buy things or use certain services? It’s not just because they need them. There are special reasons called “Core Human Drives” that make people want things. Let’s learn about these drives!

What are Core Human Drives?

Core Human Drives are like super strong wishes that all people have. They help explain why we want certain things or do certain activities.

The Five Core Human Drives

  1. The Drive to Get Stuff (Acquire)
    • This is about wanting to have cool things or be important.
      • Example: Wanting the newest toy or being the best at a game.
  2. The Drive to Make Friends (Bond)
    • This is about wanting to connect with others and belong.
      • Example: Joining a sports team or having a birthday party.
  3. The Drive to Learn New Things (Learn)
    • This is about being curious and wanting to know more.
      • Example: Reading interesting books or trying new hobbies.
  4. The Drive to Stay Safe (Defend)
    • This is about protecting yourself and the things you care about.
      • Example: Wearing a helmet when riding a bike or saving money in a piggy bank.
  5. The Drive to Feel Good (Feel)
    • This is about wanting to have fun and enjoy life.
      • Example: Eating yummy ice cream or going to an exciting amusement park.

Why Understanding These Drives is Important

If you want to create something that people will like, it helps to think about these drives. The more drives your idea connects with, the more people might want it!

Let’s practice:

Imagine you’re creating a new board game. How could you make it appeal to different drives?

  • Make it fun to play (Feel)
  • Let people play with friends (Bond)
  • Include interesting facts to learn (Learn)
  • Have players collect special game pieces (Acquire)
  • Create safe rules for everyone to follow (Defend

Remember: When you understand what people really want, you can create things they’ll love!

Can you think of something you really like? Which of these drives does it connect with?

Song: What You Really Want

Verse 1:
You think you know what makes you tick
But let me break it down real quick
Five drives that make us all unique
Yet connect us all, from me to you

Pre-Chorus:
Acquire, Bond, Learn, Defend, and Feel
These drives are what make life real

Chorus:
What you really, really want
It’s not just what you need
Core drives are the key
To unlock your dreams
Acquire, Bond, Learn, Defend, and Feel
That’s what makes life real

Verse 2:
Get the coolest stuff, make some friends
Learn new things, it never ends
Stay safe and have some fun
These drives make us who we become

(Pre-Chorus)
(Chorus)

Bridge:
So when you’re making something new
Think about these drives, it’s true
The more you hit, the more they’ll love
It’s human nature from above

(Chorus)

Outro:
What you really, really want
It’s all about these drives
Understand them, use them right
And watch your ideas thrive