There's something about taking the path of least resistance that makes a lot of sense. But at the same time, we have to figure out which things in life are worth struggling through.
Angela DuckworthRead
There's this really awesome theory of human motivation - that human beings all want three things. One is to be competent, one is to belong, and one is be free, as in to have choice: to not be told what to do but to choose what to do.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Human motivation is driven by the desire for competence, belonging, and freedom of choice.
Angela Duckworth highlights a compelling theory of human motivation, suggesting that individuals are primarily motivated by three core desires: the need to feel competent in their abilities, the yearning for social connections and belonging to a community, and the intrinsic desire for freedom, which emphasizes the importance of making choices rather than following orders. This framework illustrates the fundamental aspects that encourage people to engage, grow, and thrive in various aspects of life.
Themes
MotivationCompetenceBelongingFreedomChoice
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire students about their future careers.
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