On
Net or off, people will usually buy what they need. More importantly though, they will almost always buy what they want, if simply to satisfy what may be just a vague urge that exists only at a subconscious level.The Internet itself hasn't changed basic human motivation one whit. While we may be more knowledgeable and more sophisticated than our forebears,
reason why we do things remains essentially
same . . . to get what we want and need.
The good news is that people still want and need
same things they have always wanted and needed. Which of us doesn't long for more leisure time, financial success, acceptance from our peers, comfort, security, family stability, prestige?
But as we've already mentioned,
urge to fulfill these needs and desires may not be consciously realized. Do you go to
supermarket harboring a conscious thought of providing security and stability for yourself and your family by fending off starvation? Probably not. Have you ever felt blue, and went on a shopping trip to 'feel better?' Probably so.
Then it behooves us as business owners to understand a bit about human motivation, and
reason why people buy stuff.
Below are five primary motivators of all human behavior. These apply not only to making a buying decision, but to other aspects of human life and interaction as well. When you ponder these motivators, you'll begin to realize that they are deeply rooted in
human psyche, akin to our most common needs and desires.
1. Desire for gain - usually financial, but also at an emotional level to gain in love, power, prestige, respect from others.