Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business

by Charles Duhigg

Teams need to believe that their work is important. Teams need to feel their work is personally meaningful. Teams need clear goals and defined roles. Team members need to know they can depend on one another. But, most important, teams need psychological safety.

Motivation becomes easier when we transform a chore into a choice. Doing so gives us a sense of control.

Envision multiple futures, and then force myself to figure out which ones are most likely—and why.