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“When we think about labor, we usually think about motivation and payment as the same thing, but the reality is that we should probably add all kinds of things to it — meaning, creation, challenges, ownership, identity, pride.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk on Motivation and Work, Dan Ariely, 2015
Work motivation is multidimensional; beyond pay, people seek meaning, creativity, ownership, identity, and pride.
In simple terms: Work motivation includes meaning, pride, and ownership.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate intrinsic motivators in your tasks.
Themes
motivation
meaning
identity
Mood
reflective
encouraging
Type
psychological
practical
When to use this quote
- job design
- creative projects
- leadership development
- team building
- personal goal setting
Key Concepts
Self‑determination theory
intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation
psychological ownership
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of your work give you pride?
- How can you add meaning to routine tasks?
A Different Perspective
Not all jobs can provide all these factors; external constraints may limit intrinsic rewards.
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