

“we have three innate psychological needs—competence, autonomy, and relatedness. When those needs are satisfied, we’re motivated, productive, and happy.”
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

“change is inevitable, and when it happens, the wisest response is not to wail or whine but to suck it up and deal with”
― A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
― A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future

“Empathy is an essential part of living a life of meaning.”
― A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future
― A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future

“As Carol Dweck says, “Effort is one of the things that gives meaning to life. Effort means you care about something, that something is important to you and you are willing to work for it. It would be an impoverished existence if you were not willing to value things and commit yourself to working toward them.”
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us

“People can have two different mindsets, she says. Those with a “fixed mindset” believe that their talents and abilities are carved in stone. Those with a “growth mindset” believe that their talents and abilities can be developed. Fixed mindsets see every encounter as a test of their worthiness. Growth mindsets see the same encounters as opportunities to improve.”
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
― Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
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