{"podcast":{"title":"The BIGG Success Show","slug":"the-bigg-success-show-1067683","podcast_index_feed_id":1067683,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/bigg-success-show/","website_url":"https://biggsuccess.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b057a698-50c7-4cb2-9401-58c8d12c131d/The-BIGG-Success-Show-Podcast-Create-The-Life-you-Want.jpg","author":"BIGG Success","episode_count":1200,"summary":"You are the entrepreneur of your life. BIGG Success is about taking charge of your future by thinking like an entrepreneur—even if you never start a business. We call it personal entrepreneurship: a mindset that empowers you to take control, make better decisions, and reach your goals faster. We help you create the life you want. One that aligns with your vision, mission, and values. A life that’s fulfilling in all three key areas: personal, professional, and financial. Short-term wins. Long-term success. Holistic and intentional. Your co-hosts, George Krueger and Mary-Lynn Foster, combine business smarts with heart. George, “The Professor,” is a serial entrepreneur and teaches Entrepreneurial Finance at the University of Illinois. Mary-Lynn, a veteran radio host turned entrepreneur, brings warmth and wisdom to every episode. Join us for straight talk, smart strategies, and uplifting stories to help you focus, move forward, and create the life you truly want. That’s BIGG Success!","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bigg-success-show-1067683"},"episode":{"title":"Unlocking the 16 Secrets to What Really Motivates You","slug":"unlocking-the-16-secrets-to-what-really-motivates-you","published_at":"2025-08-17T01:24:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bigg-success-show-1067683/unlocking-the-16-secrets-to-what-really-motivates-you","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bigg-success-show-1067683","url":"https://biggsuccess.com/captivate-podcast/unlocking-the-16-secrets-to-what-really-motivates-you","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9378b5af-3b40-43a2-8363-48f7a92a42ca.mp3","summary":"What really motivates you? Psychological research shows there are sixteen universal desires that drive all human behavior, from power and independence to family and tranquility. In this episode of The BIGG Success Show , we explore these motivations, inspired by Dr. Steven Reiss’ book Who Am I? The 16 Basic Desires That Motivate Our Actions and Define Our Personalities. You’ll discover how to rank your own motivations, evaluate whether your life aligns with them, and take steps to act on what matters most. Takeaways: Understanding your core motivations is crucial for achieving true happiness and fulfillment in life. Dr. Stephen Reese identified 16 basic desires that shape our actions and define our personalities. Finding and fulfilling your calling is essential to attain inner peace and feel like a success. Ranking your motivations can help you align your daily actions with your core values and desires. BIGG Highlights [00:12] Exploring Identity [01:30] Exploring the 16 Motivations Behind Our Actions [03:19] Exploring Human Motivations [04:08] Basic Motivations: A Deep Dive [05:13] Exploring the 16 Basic Motivations [07:39] Understanding Motivation and Fulfillment Who Am I? The 16 Basic Desires That Motivate Our Actions and Define Our Personalities by Steven Reiss Links referenced in this episode: biggsuccess.com biggsuccess.com/blog","meta_description":"What really motivates you? Psychological research shows there are sixteen universal desires that drive all human behavior, from power and independence to…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":498,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-bigg-success-show-1067683/episodes/unlocking-the-16-secrets-to-what-really-motivates-you/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bigg-success-show-1067683/unlocking-the-16-secrets-to-what-really-motivates-you.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}