Intrinsic motivation is built on three pillars: Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose.
The Three Pillars: Autonomy (control over what/when/how), Mastery (getting better at something), and Purpose (contributing to a larger cause).
You must pay people enough to take the issue of money off the table; otherwise, they won't focus on the work.
The Sawtooth Effect: "If-then" rewards narrow focus, which is good for looking at a finish line but bad for seeing new possibilities.
Autonomy over Time: Focus on output rather than hours sat at a desk (ROWE: Results-Only Work Environment).
Autonomy over Technique: Don't micromanage how a person gets to the result.
The "Why" Matters: People are more productive when they understand how their work helps others.
The "One Sentence" Exercise: Define your life's purpose in one sentence
We’re designed to be active and engaged.
When we reach mastery, we have the sense of being part of something larger than ourselves.