Drive

Where do we get the drive to do anything from? Some major motivation theorists say- affiliation, achievement and power are the three major drivers-motivators. But what does it mean in real terms? For instance, what power can one have in real life? When even a five-year-old refuses to listen to what you have to say,  teenagers think you are a fossil, spouses have their own viewpoint on every point, and subordinates (assuming you have some) are more into insubordination than obeying orders (that old-fashioned quality sometimes found in the military), what is power but maya (illusion)?

Affiliation could be a need. I understand facebook is built around this need. The need to gossip is fundamentally the same need. With some narcissism added, it becomes your facebook activity driver.

Achievement can be tangible or not. You may achieve a landmark, like a degree, or a salary level, or a designation that you covet. But still be driven to get more. Like Sachin and runs in cricket. I don't know if chilling out can be counted as an achievement, but I can see it motivates a lot of people.

By the way, 'drive' reminds me of a good PJ someone forwarded-
Math and Alcohol don't mix, so... PLEASE DON'T DRINK AND DERIVE