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Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

Name: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
Author: Daniel H. Pink

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us is the fourth non-fiction book by Daniel Pink. The book was published in 2009 by Riverhead Hardcover. It argues that human motivation is largely intrinsic, and that the aspects of this motivation can be divided into autonomy, mastery, and purpose. He argues against old models of motivation driven by rewards and fear of punishment, dominated by extrinsic factors such as money.

“Greatness and nearsightedness are incompatible. Meaningful achievement depends on lifting one's sights and pushing toward the horizon.”

Daniel H. Pink book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

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“Human beings have an innate inner drive to be autonomous, self-determined, and connected to one another. And when that drive is liberated, people achieve more and live richer lives.”

Daniel H. Pink book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

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“The monkeys solved the puzzle simply because they found it gratifying to solve puzzles. They enjoyed it. The joy of the task was its own reward.”

Daniel H. Pink book Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

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