Don’t Be a Sissy…phus
October 2nd, 2013What makes us feel good about our work?
It’s a great question.
And it’s posed by none other than behavioral economist Dan Ariely in a TED Talk I came across recently.
I found it absolutely fascinating, as I generally do with Ariely (you’ve got to admire a guy who appears regularly both on NPR and in the Wall Street Journal).
Turns out, Sisyphus really did get a bum deal.
Here’s the description of Ariely’s talk on TED.com:
What motivates us to work? Contrary to conventional wisdom, it isn’t just money. But it’s not exactly joy either. It seems that most of us thrive by making constant progress and feeling a sense of purpose.
Behavioral economist Dan Ariely presents two eye-opening experiments that reveal our unexpected and nuanced attitudes toward meaning in our work.
If you’re wanting to better understand what makes you–and/or the people who work for (or with) you–feel enthusiastic about work, take 20 minutes and watch.
Enjoy.
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