We live in a society that is built around an idea that rewarding something - usually with money - will motivate people, and punishing something - again usually with money - will discourage them.
So why do people have a hard time motivating themselves to do better at work - even though they are going to receive a hefty bonus?
Perhaps you have a problem figuring out why is it so hard for you to be motivated? Or you're a business owner/manager - and you are trying to figure out what you can use to motivate your workers?
You should check out this information packed - science backed, 10 minute presentation. It will show you how motivation really works and why bonuses don't always work - at least when it comes to work that requires using your brain.
The second - longer presentation, lasting some 40 minutes, goes into more details - but it's the exactly same speaker, telling the same story - giving more details and samples of studies and companies.
I've had business ideas in the past - and even though they were good business models, and could bring me nice money - I was just not that motivated about them. Now I realized why - money itself is not enough - not when it comes to motivating smart people.
What do you think about it? Does it finally make sense to you?
I finally decided to drop a comment, and let me tell you this is another very strong and powerful post. I've been reading through some of your previous posts and have been visiting your blog every now and then. I signed up for your newsletter and shared your site with my contacts, so please keep up the informative posts and return the favor. :)
Good luck on your blog, and feel free to comment and subscribe to my blog as well when you get a chance.
Thanks so much, and lets stay connected and maybe share some ideas, do some guest posts, and get us both some more traffic and backlinks!
All the best,
Dino Vedo