• 3.5 – Beauty of Imperfection

    Humans are inspired by progress, not perfection. Learning systems depend on variation and error to improve. Looking at the entire history of attempts to eliminate “flaws” in social (employee and customer) relations, it becomes clear that it is the process of improvement that is emotionally captivating, not perfection.

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  • 3.4 – Well-Being as Balance

    Well-being is an individual goal for everyone. It is the pursuit of a balance of conditions that is the prerequisite for one’s own prosperity. Prosperity stands for personal and economic growth. Well-being means balancing conditions that allow prosperity.

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  • 3.3 – Conditions for Growth

    Growth conditions for humans resemble those of other species. External conditions are often: opportunities and risks, relationships and social navigation. Social interaction is the dominant factor. It is largely what happens between people that creates the impression of the quality of life.

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  • 3.2 – Growth over Satisfaction

    Human behavior is more consistently explained by the drive for personal growth than by the pursuit of health or satisfaction. Satisfaction is temporary and it is only an explanation for a moment. Growth explains long-term motivation and behavior.

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  • 3.1 – Craving for Meaningful Story Arcs

    It is not eternal sunshine and vacations that humans crave, they don’t want endless ease. Fulfillment comes not from stability, but from engaging stories that include highs, lows, and growth through overcoming challenges.

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