About this episode

In this episode, Logan and Tyson discuss the D.R.I.V.E. system with Jay Stark and Woody Woodard, exploring the motivations behind human behavior.

"He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened." – Lao Tzu In Part 1 of this two-part series, Logan and Tyson sit down with Jay Stark and Woody Woodard to introduce one of the most practical and eye-opening frameworks for understanding human behavior — D.R.I.V.E. Woody Woodard is the creator of the D.R.I.V.E. system, a motivational profile designed to help people identify the core emotions and needs that are actually behind their behavior. This isn't a personality test. It's something deeper — a framework that helps you understand not just who you are, but what's moving you and whether that force is coming from a healthy place or a destructive one. D.R.I.V.E. breaks down into five motivational types — Directors, Relators, Intellectuals, Validators, and Executives — each driven by a distinct emotional need. Woody and Jay walk Logan and Tyson through each type, helping them (and you) start to recognize where you naturally fall and why that matters in every area of your life. The conversation also tackles one of the most important distinctions in personal growth: the difference between internal and external motivation. When a man relies on outside…

People in this episode

Hosts: Logan Petersen, Tyson Allred

Guests: Jay Stark, Woody Woodard

Topics covered

• human behavior
• motivation
• personal growth
• D.R.I.V.E. system
• internal vs external motivation

Keywords

• motivation
• D.R.I.V.E.
• personal growth
• internal motivation
• external motivation
• human behavior
• emotional needs

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: D.R.I.V.E.

More episodes of Dad Bods and Beards

• Tough Enough To Ask For Help - Chris Romrell | Ep150 · July 20, 2026 · 19 min
• Still In The Game - Tom Chambers | Ep149 · July 13, 2026 · 13 min
• Stop Comparing, Start Living - Jay Stark & Woody Woodard Pt. 2 | Ep148 · July 6, 2026 · 1h 10m
• We've Got Something New | Ep146 · June 22, 2026 · 39 min
• The Truth About Testosterone, Peptides & Weight Loss - Jason Gray | Ep145 · June 15, 2026 · 50 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Dad Bods and Beards podcast page.