The concepts underlying the fields of psychology and counseling have been developed over the past 100 years. During this time, these concepts have transformed and evolved from rather crude conceptions of the psyche towards more holistic interventions and approaches. As the profession continues to advance, adaptations of the original theorists regarding the nature of man and personality development continue to emerge. These adaptations, along with the integration of new concepts and ideas, continue to contribute to the field. The author describes his view of man and human nature, personality development, and explores potential implications for counseling. Nature of Man Sigmund Freud's work continues to influence contemporary practice, as many of his basic concepts remain the foundation from which other theorists develop. Freud described life instincts, a central element of the Freudian approach, as instincts that serve the purpose of survival of man and the human race. Glasser's theory of choice holds that human behavior is internally motivated by five genetic drives. Chief among these impulses is survival (Skeen, 2002; Wubbolding, 2005). Man is a carnal being, who shares the same defensive and predatory instincts present throughout the animal kingdom. Man has primary needs and is driven to satisfy them. When examining the development of the human brain, it is known that the first portion to develop is the cerebellum. The cerebellum is the seat of human life support systems and our natural instincts. The sharing of fight-or-flight responses, the experience of apprehension toward animals or looming objects, and the need to live and reproduce are innate. All these aspects can be experienced to differ... half of the article... Journal of Individual Psychology, 38(1), 1-6.Adler, K.A. (1994). Socialist influences on Adlerian psychology. Individual Psychology, 50(2), 131-141.Day, SX (2008). Theory and planning in counseling and psychology. Boston: Lahaska.Manaster, G.J. (1987). Adlerian theory and movement. Individual Psychology, 43(3), 280-287.Minor, J. (2007). Some reasons why I use REBT in my private practice and personal life. ETC: A review of general semantics, 320-323.Shaughnessy, M. F., & Mahan, V. (2002). An interview with Albert Ellis on rational emotional behavior therapy. North American Journal of Psychiatry, 4(3), 355-366. Skeen, J. W. (2002). Choice theory, virtue ethics and sixth need. International Journal of Reality Therapy, 21(1), 14-19.Wubbolding, R. E. (2005). The power of belonging. International Journal of Reality Therapy, 24(2), 43-44.