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In this way, the most common form of change is not internal, but external: we are changed by the world around us. Every habit is context dependent.
An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
James Clear
If something is rotten in an org, the root cause is a manager who doesn't value *the work* needed to fix it. They *might* value it being fixed, but of course no sane employee gives a shit about *that*. A sane employee cares whether *they* are valued.
People Can Read Their Manager's Mind
yosefk.com
Motivation factors include challenging work, recognition, responsibility, and personal growth … The theory of motivation suggests you need to ask yourself a different set of questions than most of us are used to asking. Is this work meaningful to me? Is this job going to give me a chance to develop? Am I going to learn new things? Will I have an opportunity for recognition and achievement? Am I going to be given responsibility? These are the things that will truly motivate you. Once you get this right, the more measurable aspects of your job will fade in importance.
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Craig Mod
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