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Why Everyone's Social Skills Are Getting Worse (ft. David Brooks)

SOLVED with Mark Manson

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Multiple Motivators Beyond Money and Recognition

The assumption that we are solely motivated by money and status is flawed. While money and status do motivate us, a sense of purpose and meaning is also a strong motivator. Achieving goals can lead to a crisis of purpose, and struggle is necessary for serving a purpose. Recognition is another underestimated motivator, as evidenced by infants seeking recognition from their caregivers.

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