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Saturday, May 7, 2016

Wow Factor

Wow factor. You know it when you see it. 


A simple science experiment demonstrates a chemical reaction. 

Sports reveals and rewards extraordinary performance. 


Our daily task in coaching combines algorithmic (set action) and heuristic (creativity-based) action. In Drive, Daniel Pink reveals that our traditional views on motivation (surivival and extrinsic - reward and punishment based) insufficient to produce highest performance. 

He shows that algorithmic (task-oriented) processes (e.g. free-throw shooting) can be enhanced via rewards. But he also shares the numerous times (e.g. commissioned versus self-produced art) that intrinsic motivation produces superior work. 


Our expectations don't match reality with respect to the "hot hand". 

Perhaps the ultimate blend of algorithmic versus heuristic approach was revealed by Dick Fosbury. 


Sometimes, to touch the sky, we need a different perspective. 

Conventional wisdom will most often produce conventional results. Take a few moments to dream what might be.