>For artists, scientists, inventors, schoolchildren, and the rest of us, intrinsic motivation — the drive to do something because it is interesting, challenging, and absorbing — is essential for high levels of creativity. >When the reward is the activity itself—deepening learning, delighting customers, doing one’s best—there are no shortcuts. The only route to the destination is the high road. >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. >Dan Pink, Drive The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us # See also - [[Motivating Employees]] - [[The Individual]] - [[Episode 90 Motivating Employees (Business Traditions That Have to Stop Now Part 4)]] --- # Metadata - Tags: #_type/topic - See also: [[Business Topics]]