Sarah Breany - TC ch. 5
Summary: Talent is not attained without motivation, and motivation is not attained without "ignition," or an event that triggers a desire to achieve. For most of us, this ignition occurs when we see others do something "terrifically worthwhile," and we decide that we want to do it too, that we want to be a part of this high-achieving group. As social creatures, we all want to identify ourselves with a group. This desire is a basic, primal need. Another ignition emotion is the desire for safety. Interestingly, we work better in shabbier environments. Our drive decreases when we are comfortable/at ease. This explains why talent hotbeds were found in unattractive places, why many orphans became so successful in later life, and why Liz Tate says she loses motivation when she is surrounded by friends. Motivation is always an "if-then" statement. If I want to be like that, "then I better get busy."
Key Terms:
Ignition
Trigger
Primal Cues
Key Concepts: Those who have experienced ignition at some point in their early years are significantly more motivated and more likely to succeed. Motivation comes in many forms, including the desire to belong, the desire for safety, and a sense of luck in the midst of scarcity.
Making Connections: I think everyone can look back to their childhood and think of individuals or groups who inspired them, but I don't think I understood the significance of those moments in my development. I find the idea that we are all hellbent on bettering ourselves because we want to feel like we belong somewhere kind of unsettling. I had no idea my subconscious was the one driving this car. It's jarring. I think I need some time to digest this.
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