what motivates us

This blog has looked at ideas and theories around motivation:
Jay Doubleyou: mindfulness: "too many people are avoiding using their brains"
Jay Doubleyou: fish philosophy and the motivational mafia
Jay Doubleyou: smile or die: the power of positive thinking

Here's another piece from the RSA:

RSA Animate - Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us

Uploaded on Apr 1, 2010

This lively RSA Animate, adapted from Dan Pink's talk at the RSA, illustrates the hidden truths behind what really motivates us at home and in the workplace.
Watch the full lecture here: http://www.thersa.org/events/video/vi...

Find out more about the RSA at http://www.thersa.org 

RSA Animate - Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates us - YouTube

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Science Of Persuasion

Published on Nov 26, 2012

http://www.influenceatwork.com This animated video describes the six universal Principles of Persuasion that have been scientifically proven to make you most effective based on the research in Dr. Cialdini’s groundbreaking book, Influence. This video is narrated by Dr. Robert Cialdini and Steve Martin, CMCT.

Science Of Persuasion - YouTube
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