I feel that the greatest reward for doing is the opportunity to do more.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The best reward for work is the chance to continue doing more of it.
- In plain terms
- The reward for doing good work is getting to do more.
- What can you take from it?
- Find joy in the work itself rather than external rewards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you find rewarding about work?
- Do you do it for love or pay?
Another view
External rewards like money are sometimes necessary.
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