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Drive

The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

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Written by: Daniel H. Pink
Narrated by: Daniel H. Pink
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Summary

 “Pink’s ideas deserve a wide hearing. Corporate boards. . .could do well by kicking out their pay consultants for an hour and reading Pink’s conclusions instead.”—Forbes

The New York Times bestseller that gives readers paradigm-shattering ways to think about motivation from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

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 that the secret to high performance and satisfaction-at work, at school, and at home—is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world.

Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does—and how that affects every aspect of life. He examines the three elements of true motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose-and offers smart and surprising techniques for putting these into action in a unique book that will change how we think and transform how we live. Management & Leadership Personal Development Personal Success Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Career Motivation Business Inspiring Yoga Management Leadership Psychology

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What the critics say

"Pink makes a convincing case that organizations ignore intrinsic motivation at their peril."
-Scientific American

"Persuasive . . .Harnessing the power of intrinsic motivation rather than extrinsic remuneration can be thoroughly satisfying and infinitely more rewarding."
-Miami Herald

"These lessons are worth repeating, and if more companies feel emboldened to follow Mr. Pink's advice, then so much the better."
-Wall Street Journal

"Pink is rapidly acquiring international guru status . . . He is an engaging writer, who challenges and provokes."
-Financial Times

"Pink's ideas deserve a wide hearing. Corporate boards, in fact, could do well by kicking out their pay consultants for an hour and reading Pink's conclusions instead."
-Forbes

"Pink's deft traversal of research at the intersection of psychology and economics make this a worthwhile read-no sticks necessary."
-SEED

"[Pink] continues his engaging exploration of how we work."
-Inc. Magazine

"Pink's a gifted writer who turns even the heaviest scientific study into something digestible-and often amusing-without losing his intellectual punch."
-New York Post

"A worthwhile read. It reminds us that those of us on the right side of the brain are driven furthest and fastest in pursuit of what we love."
-Minneapolis Star Tribune

"Pink's analysis--and new model--of motivation offers tremendous insight into our deepest nature."
-Publishers Weekly

"Important reading...an integral addition to a growing body of literature that argues for a radical shift in how businesses operate."
-Kirkus

"Drive is the rare book that will get you to think and inspire you to act. Pink makes a strong, science-based case for rethinking motivation--and then provides the tools you need to transform your life."
-Dr. Mehmet Oz, co-author of YOU: The Owners Manual
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Great combination of theory and examples of what drives people as well as what to do and what not to do to motivate people

Must read for leaders, parents, and humans who want to motivate others!

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if you've never taken the time to read or understand current thinking in the field of motivation this book offers a comprehensive overview and practical guide to motivating yourself, workmates, employees or children.

worth your time

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In this book Daniel focuses on the evolution of motivation due to our surroundings and our natural strong desire purpose, creativity and autonomy. This is a must read if you're running your own company, managing one, or if you're looking for some clues as to what your purpose is.

Steve E. Martin

Motivation 3.0

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I enjoyed this this very much. It should be a foundational book for anybody going into any role that has management linked to it.

There were so many great items I will need to listen ( audio book) and read my hard copy many times more to consume more.

Thanks for taking the time and giving us this great mirror into what is actually happening in business and things to make it and life better.

Really great book can use this is day to day life

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This is one of the best books I've ever read. It helped me understand more about myself, about what drives me, what drives other people and how I should interprete that. I work in a team of very dedicated and focused people who help each other a lot, like unusually a lot. This was one of the strange things I have experienced in this team. For a long time I was wondering why people in this team have such a good attitude toward each other and why the average tenure in this team is way longer than in other teams. From this book I learnt that people with similar values, with similar interests that drive them, stick together, and stick for a prolonged time. This is very similar to why couples stick together in life.

Now this book also explains how to discover yourself, how to start analyzing your own behavior: why certain things make you mad, why others motivate you. It's all about what you value and whether or not the surroundings and circumstances satisfy these values. Unlike the basic needs for certaincty and uncertainty, these values cover the upper level of needs, i.e. the need to feel significant, desire to grow, and eventually need to contribute back to the society. All these three needs can be satisfied with the values we choose. This is why it is very important to identify the right values. The book helps with this.

I should not forget mentioning that the voice of the author is incredible which sounds very authoritative. One of the reasons why I could absorb the content of this book is because how easy it was to listen for his narration as if he was talking directly to me.

One of the best books and best narrations I've ever listened to, hands down.

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This book helped me understand more about myself

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