We can quickly rule out the set of 4 integrative social relationship (other-enhancing) goal themes: belongingness, social responsibility, equity, and resource provision. The evidence clearly suggests a lack of interest in fairness, keeping commitments, and the welfare of others. (5 of 21) - ThreadSky

motivationford.bsky.social • 24 days ago

We can quickly rule out the set of 4 integrative social relationship (other-enhancing) goal themes: belongingness, social responsibility, equity, and resource provision. The evidence clearly suggests a lack of interest in fairness, keeping commitments, and the welfare of others. (5 of 21)

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motivationford.bsky.social•24 days ago

We can also dismiss the goal themes focused on learning and personal growth: exploration, understanding, mastery, intellectual creativity, task creativity, individuality, unity, and transcendence. These is little evidence that these goal themes are at all compelling for President Trump. (6 of 21)

motivationford.bsky.social•24 days ago

Goal themes focused on desired affective states may be salient in some circumstances, but they do not stand out as concerns that are persistently a priority: entertainment, tranquility, happiness, bodily sensations, physical well-being. Ditto for safety goals and management goals. (7 of 21)

motivationford.bsky.social•24 days ago

That leaves five goal themes that the evidence suggests are at the core of Trump’s personality. These are the outcomes that, when “achieved,” reliably bring him the greatest levels of satisfaction and fulfillment. (8 of 21)

motivationford.bsky.social•24 days ago

And yet it is the top three goal themes listed below that appear to be the most potent in motivating his thoughts and actions.

#5: Material Gain. This may seem obvious, and yet material gain may be more often a means to other core personal goals rather than an end in itself. (9 of 21)

motivationford.bsky.social•24 days ago

People who are authentically “into” money and material possessions for their own sake do not need others to admire, resent, or even know about those achievements. They are their own reward. That does not seem to match the behavior patterns one typically associates with President Trump. (10 of 21)

motivationford.bsky.social•24 days ago

#4: Self-Determination. This is an especially powerful goal for Trump (“I’ll do what I want”). And yet it is a goal theme that is prized by much of humanity. So while it clearly seems to be a major source of motivational fuel, it is perhaps not the most unique part of his personality. (11 of 21)

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