> [!NOTE]+ Meta > Author:: > Reference:: Pink, Daniel H. Drive: (2009) The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. Riverhead Books, New York, New York > Date:: 2009 > Tags:: #warp/book > WeftLinks:: [[Economic value of craft]] > Claim:: [[Claim - Craft is an enduring source of employment]] > [!SUMMARY] Summary > Intrinsic motivation (driven by internal rewards) is more effective than extrinsic motivation (driven by external rewards) for complex, creative tasks. A key intrinsic reward is mastery. ### Highlights The Three Elements of Motivation: - Autonomy: The desire to direct our own lives and work - Mastery: The urge to get better at something that matters - Purpose: The yearning to do something meaningful and contribute to a larger cause .