Jason Womack

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Where does motivation come from?

Jason Womack

51 : Goals may cause systematic problems for organizations to do narrowed focus, unethical behavior, increased risk taking, decreased cooperation, and decreased intrinsic motivation. Use care when applying goals in your organization. Alas, that’s not always true in the short term. They’re there when you arrive.

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The Great Mississippi Bike Ride - Day 4

Jason Womack

I'm still super impressed that there IS an incubator here, and hope they achieve some major success in the short AND long term. I decided I'd ride by myself for a while; amazing things happen when I spend 75 minutes alone, on my bike, with a goal to keep going at +18 Miles Per Hour. Now I have to wonder about my own roots.

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FBR (Friday Book Review): Drive, by Daniel Pink

Jason Womack

51 : Goals may cause systematic problems for organizations to do narrowed focus, unethical behavior, increased risk taking, decreased cooperation, and decreased intrinsic motivation. Use care when applying goals in your organization. Alas, that’s not always true in the short term. They’re there when you arrive.

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