Feynman_i_dont_like_honors_ [longer_version]

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Why leaders watch it

Feynman on why the work itself, not prizes, is the reward, a note on humility and intrinsic motivation.

A short excerpt from a BBC interview in which Richard Feynman explains why he dislikes honors and prizes, including his own Nobel, saying the real reward is the pleasure of finding things out.

Takeaways

• Real reward is the discovery itself
• Honors can distract from the work
• Stay humble about recognition

Topics: Ethics & character, Motivation & engagement, Historic leaders & pioneers

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