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Why We Do What We Do

By Edward L. Deci

Edward Deci's groundbreaking work reveals that true, sustainable motivation stems not from external rewards, but from fulfilling innate psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. This episode explores why traditional incentives often fail and how to cultivate genuine engagement.

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“Edward Deci's groundbreaking work reveals that true, sustainable motivation stems not from external rewards, but from fulfilling innate psychological needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness. This episode explores why traditional incentives often fail and how to cultivate genuine engagement.”

— Edward L. Deci, Why We Do What We Do

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edward deci, intrinsic motivation, self-determination theory

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