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The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

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Watch this fascinating talk visually unfold before you through witty and beautiful illustration. Dan Pink makes the case that there are hidden truths behind what really motivates us. Namely that it's not the age-old motivators of money and power that drives us, but our desire for autonomy, mastery, and purpose.

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Reflections (30)

Karl Munday

Nice concept

katrina hernandez

some people can go unnoticed when they actually put passion into there work . in reality most do not have the drive or passion and simply motivated for the financial gain , whether they get noticed or not .

David Holloway

This video really helped me understand what truly motivates people. I liked how it showed that autonomy, mastery and purpose are more effective than just money or rewards. The illustrations made it easy to see how intrinsic motivation can improve focus and performance. I plan to apply these ideas by breaking assignments into smaller steps, creating clear goals, using reminders and focused work sessions. Focusing on why tasks matter will help me stay motivated and overcome procrastination.

Matthew S

Great video. Visually stimulating. He talked about the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivators in context to corporations. I found it interesting that people that engaged in their normal jobs did more when they had more autonomy especially when it was free.

Samantha Bowers

There were a whole lot of information in this video, the illustrations and the information was great. It helped me to focus. I like how he brought it to modern day and used the people who we deal with and can relate to.

Logan

hi im 19 i has a network of people that help build other people up i want to share the value and help the world . email me for a great talk logan713@gmail.com

Saranga

Extremely graphic and interesting. Helped me know why do I take on certain jobs. :)Thank you Mr. Dan.

firoz

Could not open

joy

definitely interesting...

Global

Definitely,it is better and better to move donkey by carrot instead of stick.Negative motivation may harm to individual and institution as well.

jill

reminds me of my inner purpose

Diane

Great concept and presentation! The website they refer to does not have any current info. Looks like everything stops at 2009????

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