BZ Book Review 22: <No Hard Feelings> - by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy

Key Takeaways

1. Having a feeling of control is important to our sense of motivation, so much so that we value it more than power.

2. To Stay motivated, it is important to feel a sense of purpose.

3. All of us can get a motivational boost by reflecting on or connecting with the people who ultimately benefit through our work.

4. Reflecting on regrets can be a great way to reveal what choices will make you happy. Reflecting on regrets can help us visualize our future and how happy we feel about it. e.g. “Will I regret in 5 years if I don’t do an MBA now?”

5. Learning how to communicate how you feel, without being emotional, will help you in the workplace. Stanford Business School teaches students a helpful formula of words:” When you do that, I feel this.” In this way, you can acknowledge your emotions without being emotional.