Time to go back to work?

Praise should focus on effort, strategies, and perseverance, encouraging the idea that intelligence and ability can be developed through hard work.

One day the cows will have wings

Failure is a learning experience and an opportunity to grow.

Right…. #Bitcoin

May want to get some just in case it catches on #Bitcoin

OCTALYSIS At the heart of every great experience lies a deep understanding of what drives people. The Octalysis Framework—created by myself, Yu-Kai Chou—explores the 8 Core Drives that power human motivation. These core drives are the secret sauce behind successful gamification, behavior change, and user engagement. Here’s a quick look: 1. Epic Meaning & Calling: Feeling that you are part of something bigger than yourself, doing something meaningful. 2. Development & Accomplishment: The intrinsic joy of improving skills, leveling up, and achieving goals. 3. Empowerment of Creativity & Feedback: The freedom to express creativity and receive meaningful feedback. 4. Ownership & Possession: The desire to own, control, and accumulate valuable assets or resources. 5. Social Influence & Relatedness: Motivation driven by social interaction, including competition, social validation, or collaboration. 6. Scarcity & Impatience: The thrill that comes from limited resources or time-sensitive opportunities. 7. Unpredictability & Curiosity: The excitement of the unknown, driven by surprise and curiosity. 8. Loss & Avoidance: The desire to avoid pain, loss, or negative consequences. By understanding and leveraging these eight forces, we can design experiences that resonate deeply with users, driving sustained engagement and achieving meaningful outcomes. #Octalysis

RESILIENCE Resilience is the capacity to bounce back from setbacks, adapt in the face of adversity, and keep moving forward with determination. It’s not just about enduring challenges, but using them as stepping stones toward greater growth and achievement. Now, when we talk about grit—this deep, sustained passion and perseverance for long-term goals—it’s closely intertwined with resilience. Grit doesn’t just mean pushing through hard times; it means sticking with your dreams even when the road gets tough. It’s in those moments of failure or difficulty where resilience shows its true power. The grit to keep going often comes from being resilient enough to view obstacles as part of the process, rather than as insurmountable roadblocks. In essence, resilience fuels grit. It’s what helps you get back up after each fall, and it’s the inner strength that keeps you on track, no matter how many times you have to start over. Both are essential for achieving excellence in any field.

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