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Drive

The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

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Drive

By: Daniel H. Pink
Narrated by: Daniel H. Pink
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The New York Times bestseller that gives readers a paradigm-shattering new way 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.©2009 Daniel H. Pink; (P)2009 Penguin
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Critic reviews

"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

Featured Article: 35+ Quotes About Hard Work to Keep You Motivated and Moving Forward


The things most worth doing require the most from us—it takes hard work to accomplish important tasks, achieve major goals, and realize your dreams. Commitment, sweat, exhaustion, frustration, and a willingness to fail are all necessary parts of taking on challenges. When you’re in the middle of a difficult project, there will be times when you’re tempted to simply give up. In such moments, look to these quotes about hard work to keep you going.

Featured Article 35+ Quotes About Hard Work to Keep You Motivated and Moving Forward
Insightful Motivation Research • Practical Implementation Ideas • Clear Narration • Eye-opening Concepts

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This was an excellent book which helped me understand how I can greatly improve my personal and professional life. I read "Flow" many years ago and this is the perfect compliment to that book. "Drive" is narriated by the author who does an excellent job of delivering a clear and understandable message of what makes people succeed (or fail). I highly recommend "Drive".

Fantastic

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Although informative in parts, it seems as though this book beat a dead horse. Over explaining the principle and or idea as a “filler” so to speak?

Not what I expected

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I thoroughly enjoyed this fresh perspective on perfomance motivation! tghe narrator was engaging and easy to follow and the content was well-organized and fascinating. it was packed with real-life example, studies, and results, and offered much in the way of realistic ways to apply these principles to our own lives.

Thoroughly enjoyed this fresh perspective

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I was driving around running away from all my problems, however while listening I decided to turn around and actually get things done. Thank you Daniel. I hope to follow the flo model and find out what truly motivates me. I am motivated by everything. It’s a high when I can sit down and spew crap loads of awesome creative work... so I drive in search for places that will motivate me.. but that has hindered my ability to actually get things done. To the point that if I don’t find a place or if I don’t do x y z then I can’t do the most important most simplest tasks... again thank you.

Motivating

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Correctly sized, enjoyed the tool kit, not just theory, Especially Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose are important topics to read. I recommend this audible book

Great read on Intrinsic motivation

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