Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations book

Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations

 Dan Ariely  

Psychology  

Are you intrigued by the human psyche and its drive for motivation?

What if you discovered that money isn't always the best motivator?

Dive into the mind of Dan Ariely, who, having survived severe burns, embarked on a quest to understand human motivation. Find out why pizza and praise can outperform cash as motivators, why we value what we create, and how our desire to leave something behind drives us.


Are you intrigued by the human psyche and its drive for motivationWhat if you discovered that money isn't always the best motivatorDive into the mind of Dan Ariely, who, having survived severe burns, embarked on a quest to understand human motivation. Find out why pizza and praise can outperform cash as motivators, why we value what we create, and how our desire to leave something behind drives us.;

 

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Can Dan Ariely's Journey from Tragedy to Triumph Redefine Our Understanding of Motivation?

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Dan Ariely's Experiment: The Hidden Cost of Ignoring Employee Efforts

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Is the 'IKEA Effect' the Secret Behind Our Love for DIY Creations?

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Dan Ariely Proves That Pizza Beats Cash for Motivating Workers

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Is Symbolic Immortality the Secret to Finding Life's Ultimate Meaning?

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Final Recap

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About Author

Dan Ariely is a renowned behavioral economist and professor at Duke University, known for his research in psychology and economics. He is the author of several best-selling books, including "Predictably Irrational" and "The Honest Truth About Dishonesty." Ariely's work explores the irrational forces that influence human behavior and decision-making. In "Payoff: The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations," he delves into the intricacies of what drives us, offering insights into the underlying motivations that shape our actions.

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