Specific · Courage

Drive

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Drive?

A self-generated energy and ambition that propels you toward your goals regardless of external incentives. Drive is internal fuel — it does not depend on the right conditions.

When you might feel drive

Drive is a specific form of initiative, which itself is a type of courage. You might experience this feeling in situations where courage is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define drive.

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Explore Drive on the Interactive Wheel

Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore drive and discover related emotions.

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