Vol. 7, Issue 2, Part M (2025)

Human drives shape not only what people do but also why they do it, how they build relationships, how they respond to pressure and even how they imagine their future. Shaharyar’s P’s in a Pod Theory presents a motivational framework built around six core psychological drives-Price, Power, Peace, Pride, Possession, and Persistence-that shape how people think, act, and relate to others. The theory posits that while human behaviour is complex, one dominant “P-force” typically guides an individual’s reasoning, influencing perceptions of success, fairness, and emotional experience. Viewing these drives as dynamic psychological energies rather than fixed categories, the model draws from insights in personality psychology and behavioural science to explain everyday motivations. It defines and analyses each P-type’s traits and implications for decision-making, relationships, leadership, and predictive behaviour, offering a clear, intuitive approach to understanding what propels human action.