Conation is:

Action derived from instinct; purposeful mode of striving, volition. It is a conscious effort to carry out self-determined acts.

The Latin 'conatus', from which conation is derived, is defined as "any natural tendency, impulse, or directed effort."

The Kolbe Wisdom™ and Conation identify the nature of creative instincts and enable individuals to unleash the boundless power of their own natural instincts, their MOs (Modus Operandi), to:

• Improve personal productivity
• Enrich relationships
• Become effective parents
• Launch rewarding careers

Learn more about the history and theory behind the conative part of the mind.