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.