Elvis Presley was a hit and one of the many famous names in this world that will forever be engrained in history – both of music and the world cultures. However, Elvis – whom will forever hold the gift of being commonly referenced across every nation by simply his first name – was still a human being. Dreams, hopes, wishes, ambition, decision, guilt, concern – he felt it all. He, too, was subject to a hierarchy of needs and the desire to fit in. Mr. Presley wanted success and to rise above and achieve more. His childhood was normal, his development in his upbringing will be discussed, just as his possible motivation and influences are touched on.