needs

The old pyramid of needs is too rigid. The Need Boat shows human motivation as a living process – supported by security and driven by growth.

The hull of your boat represents security and connection. Your nervous system constantly scans: Am I safe? Am I connected? Only then can growth begin.

A stable self-worth is quiet – it arises when the question "Am I valuable?" no longer matters. It rests on social value and lived mastery.

With a secure hull, you can set the sail: Exploration, love, and purpose give your life direction and depth – movement instead of stagnation.

A comprehensive glossary of the key terms of the need and growth model – from security, connection, and self-worth to exploration, love, and purpose.