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What does it mean?
Motivation often stems from basic desires like love and wealth, driving many human actions.
In plain terms
People do things for women and money above all else.
What can you take from it?
Understand core human motivations.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • business
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • align with values
  • understand others

Questions to consider

  • What drives you?
  • What drives others?

Another view

People are motivated by many things beyond these.

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