Adopted from the following great insight of Daniel Pink from his book Drive. “Good design is a renaissance attitude that combines technology, cognitive science, human need, and beauty to produce something that the world didn’t know it was missing.” —PAOLA ANTONELLI, curator of architecture and design, Museum of Modern Art”
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This helps us understand about goals with dangerous side effects
Adopted from the following great insight of Daniel Pink from his book Drive. “Goals that people set for themselves and that are devoted to attaining mastery are usually healthy. But goals imposed by others–sales targets, quarterly returns, standardized test scores, and so on–can sometimes have dangerous side effects.”
Do NOT praise your child for BEING SMART , this is why
Adopted from the following great insight of Daniel Pink from his book Drive. “Children who are praised for “being smart” often believe that every encounter is a test of whether they really are. So to avoid looking dumb, they resist new challenges and choose the easiest path. By contrast, kids who understand that effort andContinue reading “Do NOT praise your child for BEING SMART , this is why”
Extrinsic rewards can be extremely harmful , this is why
Adopted from the following great insight of Daniel Pink from his book Drive. “The problem with making an extrinsic reward the only destination that matters is that some people will choose the quickest route there, even if it means taking the low road. Indeed, most of the scandals and misbehavior that have seemed endemic toContinue reading “Extrinsic rewards can be extremely harmful , this is why”
Which of these two mindsets do you possess?
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from his book Drive. “People can have two different mindsets. 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 asContinue reading “Which of these two mindsets do you possess?”
Compliance is NOT good for personal fulfillment , this is why
Adopted from the following great insight of Daniel Pink from his book Drive. “While complying can be an effective strategy for physical survival, it’s a lousy one for personal fulfillment. Living a satisfying life requires more than simply meeting the demands of those in control. Yet in our offices and our classrooms we have wayContinue reading “Compliance is NOT good for personal fulfillment , this is why”
This helps us understand the science behind the DNA of modern day motivational systems
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive “Human beings have an innate inner drive to be autonomous, self-determined, and connected to one another. And when that drive is liberated, people achieve more and live richer lives.”
Only TWO available mindsets , which one do you choose to adopt?
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive “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 everyContinue reading “Only TWO available mindsets , which one do you choose to adopt?”
Wondering about “Personal Branding” , this is a great tip
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink “I think the more important task for a young person than developing a personal brand is figuring out what she’s great at, what she loves to do, and how she can use that to leave an imprint in the world. Those are tough questions, butContinue reading “Wondering about “Personal Branding” , this is a great tip”
This highlights the reason for the growing importance of “Right Brain Thinking”
Adopted from the following great insight shared by Daniel Pink from the book Drive “What’s important now are the characteristics of the brain’s right hemisphere: artistry, empathy, inventiveness, big-picture thinking. These skills have become first among equals in a whole range of business fields.”
