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!["When money is used as an external reward for some activity, the subjects lose intrinsic interest for the activity," he [Professor Edward Deci] wrote. Rewards can deliver a short-term boost—just as a jolt of caffeine can keep you cranking for a few more hours. But the effect wears off—and, worse, can reduce a person's longer-term motivation to continue the project. - Daniel H. Pink quote.](/img/q/10/1410A-when-money-is-used-as-an-external-reward-some-activity-daniel-h-pink.png)
"When money is used as an external reward for some activity, the subjects lose intrinsic interest for the activity," he [Professor Edward Deci] wrote. Rewards can deliver a short-term boost—just as a jolt of caffeine can keep you cranking for a few more hours. But the effect wears off—and, worse, can reduce a person's longer-term motivation to continue the project.

Only contingent rewards—if you do this, then you'll get that—had the negative effect. Why? "If-then" rewards require people to forfeit some of their autonomy.

The essential requirement: Any extrinsic reward should be unexpected and offered only after the task is complete.

First, consider nontangible rewards. Praise and positive feedback are much less corrosive than cash and trophies.