--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When I'm working on something and I get…" description: "\"When I'm working on something and I get to the point where I feel it getting interesting, that's my reward.\" — Hans-Peter Lindstrøm" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/12a/hans-peter-lindstr-m-40365_feels_when-i-m-working-on-something-and-i-get_18380.jpg" --- # When I'm working on something and I get to the point where… ![“When I'm working on something and I get to the point where I feel it getting interesting, that's my reward.” quote by Hans-Peter Lindstrøm](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/12a/hans-peter-lindstr-m-40365_feels_when-i-m-working-on-something-and-i-get_18380.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/12a/hans-peter-lindstr-m-40365_feels_when-i-m-working-on-something-and-i-get_18380.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/12a/hans-peter-lindstr-m-40365_feels_when-i-m-working-on-something-and-i-get_18380.jpg) > “When I'm working on something and I get to the point where I feel it getting interesting, that's my reward.” [Hans-Peter Lindstrøm](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hans-peter-lindstr-m/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The satisfaction comes from the intrinsic interest that emerges during the process, not from external validation. **In simple terms:** Interest is the reward. Key Takeaway Find joy in the work itself. Themes intrinsic motivation creative process engagement flow personal fulfillment Mood curiosity satisfaction enthusiasm Type reflective motivational When to use this quote - starting a new project - overcoming a creative block - deepening expertise Key Concepts interest reward process Practical Applications - self‑motivated learning - design thinking Questions to Reflect On - What tasks make you lose track of time? - How can you cultivate interest early in a project? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Reward](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/reward/) [Rewards](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/rewards/) [Work](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/work/) ## Related quotes > [“The day was getting more interesting by the minute. 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