Book Report: Why We Do What We Do – Understanding
Self-Motivation
General overview:
This book was better than I expected. It wasn’t too long to read and it kept you
interested throughout. This book is
about human motivation. It distinguishes
the differences between the type of motivations (autonomous (uncontrolled) or
guided (controlled)). It really opens
your thoughts on how simple life can be if you learn to adjust your ways of
thinking.
After reading this book I decided to actually keep it for
future reading. I think this book is a
definite keeper. Below I attached YouTube
video that is a summary that I thought was right on point.
Favorite part of
book/why you like it/how it relates to the class:
Chapter 13/The Meaning of Human Freedom (page 206)
In the paragraph that reads “Human freedom leads to
authenticity” is the most powerful paragraph to me because it hits home with
me. After many years I have finally come
to terms with not pleasing everyone before myself. I have realized through my years of
disappointments, divorces, lost friendships, etc. that if I am not totally
happy with myself then I can’t be who I truly am. I no longer try to conform to people. I don’t sugar how I feel and I firmly believe
that if you don’t want the truth from me then don’t ask.
The paragraph then states “it is about being who we truly
are”. I am almost 48 years old and I can
honestly say that I am finally who I am.
I am centered and so motivated on success for myself. I have no problem saying I don’t have many
friends since I have re-invented myself but I’m ok with it. I like my circle small.
This part of the book relates to the class because if one
doesn’t motivate oneself to be happy then how can that someone have true
freedom.
I loved your quotes Andre.
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