In my last post, I wrote about four common types of work motivation: Money motivation, ego motivation, meaning motivation, and intrinsic motivation. If you think about your own reasons for putting ...

In the best-selling book Drive, author Daniel Pink attempts to simplify motivation science by suggesting the superiority of intrinsic over extrinsic motives to instill optimal work performance. When ...

Wednesday is often called “hump day,” marking the midpoint of the workweek.

Tuesdays often feel like the forgotten middle child of the workweek. The initial energy of Monday has waned, and the weekend still feels distant. It’s a day where motivation can dip, making it an ...

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A decade ago, when working as a junior analyst in a Chicago marketing firm, Sangah Bae was winding down her workday, hoping ...

When your motivation to make a difference is at an all-time high, you are unstoppable. You wake up raring to go, you power on with high-leverage work and you feel pumped about every win. This is what ...

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At one point or another, we all encounter work days that seem to drag on. Stress from tight deadlines, challenging projects, or personal problems can contribute to general lack of motivation. These ...

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