Pulled directly from the source: > [!cite] CARROTS AND STICKS: The Seven Deadly Flaws > 1. They can extinguish intrinsic motivation. > 2. They can diminish performance. > 3. They can crush creativity. > 4. They can crowd out good behavior. > 5. They can encourage cheating, shortcuts, and unethical behavior. > 6. They can become addictive. > 7. They can foster short-term thinking. **** # More ## Source - [[Drive]] ## Related - [[Rewards can Ruin Intrinsic Motivation]] - [[Reward Don't Make for Good Work]] - [[Rewards Culture Leads to Poor Long-Term Growth]] - [[Rule Beating]] - [[System Traps]]