Motivation is a Skill

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Do You Know What Truly Motives You? Motivation is a huge part of life. It keeps us going, it pushes us to keep trying even when we feel like we can't go on anymore, and it's what makes us excited about things in the first place. Motivation is one of those things that can be found ...  Show more

Lessons on different types of motivators, what behavioral science can teach us about motivation, and the importance of intrinsic motivators in the workplace.View the full recap at https://ideo.in/beworks__________Get episode recaps and register for free live podcast events at ide ...  Show more

In today's episode, Andy talks about what keeps him motivated to chase higher levels of success, why it's an unrealistic expectation to be motivated all the time, and how to develop the discipline needed to bring you closer to your goals. 

Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money—the carrot-and-stick approach. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others). In this provocative and persuasive new book, he asserts th ...  Show more