Name: What makes us feel good about our work?
Uploaded: 2013-04-10T14:59:59Z
Duration: 20 min 12 s
Description: 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.

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.

Dan Ariely: What makes us feel good about our work?

What makes us feel good about our work?

The quest for meaning in work exceeds monetary gains, shedding light on human behavior beyond simple economic incentives.

Destroying someone's work in front of them demotivates as much as ignoring it, highlighting the critical need for acknowledgment.

The 'IKEA effect' reveals we cherish what we build, underscoring the intrinsic value of effort and personal investment in labor.