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What does it mean?
Suggests financial pressure and personal stability can motivate players.
In plain terms
Married players in debt are more motivated.
What can you take from it?
External pressures can drive motivation.

Where it applies

  • sports management
  • workplace motivation
  • performance coaching

Putting it to work

  • employee motivation
  • performance management
  • team strategy

Questions to consider

  • What motivates you most?
  • Is external pressure a good motivator?

Another view

This approach may create unhealthy stress or ethical concerns.

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