Primed to Perform by Neel Doshi Summary
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Forget everything you know about workplace motivation. "Primed to Perform" reveals why pay-for-performance actually destroys productivity. This New York Times bestseller introduces the groundbreaking ToMo Factor that transformed how industry leaders measure cultural strength. What if your incentives are secretly killing innovation?
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Why Two Workers Do the Same Job Differently
Two call center employees sit side by side, handling identical customer inquiries. One mechanically follows scripts, watching the clock until her shift ends. The other engages genuinely with callers, problem-solving creatively and leaving work energized. Same job, same pay, wildly different outcomes. What separates them isn't talent or training-it's the invisible force of motivation. Research tracking thousands of workers reveals a startling truth: why you work matters far more than what you work on. Companies understanding this principle don't just edge out competitors-they dominate them. Firms with exceptional cultures saw share values skyrocket 901% over eleven years versus a mere 74% for average cultures. Southwest Airlines has achieved 42 consecutive profitable years in an industry plagued by bankruptcies. The secret? They've cracked the code on what truly drives human performance.
The Hidden Architecture of Human Drive and How to Measure It
When Pressure Backfires: The Performance Paradox
The Hidden Power of Emergence and Adaptive Performance
Why Organizations Stay Frozen
The Blueprint for Transformation
From Darkness to Light: The NUMMI Miracle
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From Columbia University alumni built in San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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