It is worth noting (especially for the “sciencey” readers who are now shaking their heads) that the Left Brain and Right Brain references are not literal in terms of actual brain geography but merely a symbolic differentiation between two distinct functions of the brain. Interestingly, Left Brain Core Drives tend to rely on Extrinsic Motivation – you are motivated because you want to obtain something, whether it be a goal, a good, or anything you cannot obtain. On the other hand, Right Brain Core Drives are mostly associated with Intrinsic Motivations – you don’t need a goal or reward to use
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