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“I do want to be good at what I do, sometimes for a lot of money and sometimes for none.” quote by Katharine Ross
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“I do want to be good at what I do, sometimes for a lot of money and sometimes for none.”

Katharine Ross

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Source Interview: Unknown source, possibly TV interview, date unknown

Desire for competence can be driven by both financial reward and intrinsic satisfaction.

In simple terms: Wanting to be good can be for money or pure passion.

Key Takeaway

Balance external and internal motivations.

Themes

motivation career values

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • job performance
  • entrepreneurship
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation self‑actualization

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your best work?
  • How can you align profit with passion?
A Different Perspective

Money may not sustain long‑term fulfillment without purpose.

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