Thanks for the link. This theory seems relevant to my own work and motivation. > A child playing baseball may be satisfying his need for physical exercise, wh

Thanks for the link. This theory seems relevant to my own work and motivation. > A child playing baseball may be satisfying his need for physical exercise, while the professional player is satisfying his parental instinct by providing a good income for his family. > For children and professionals, baseball is a means to two different ends. When other people start setting goals for me (and I buy into them), I'm apt to lose motivation, even if the nature of my work remains unchanged. Perspective can be a very powerful tool. I appreciate the nuance provided by this "16 basic desires" theory. https://explorable.com/16-basic-desires-theory https://explorable.com/16-basic-desires-theory