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Direct ambition toward the impact of the work rather than
Direct ambition toward the impact of the work rather than toward recognition for the work to create self-sustaining legacy.
Why This Is a Principle
Derives from Extrinsic motivation (reward from external recognition) (extrinsic rewards undermine intrinsic motivation), Satisfying the psychological needs of autonomy, competence, (autonomy/competence/relatedness drive intrinsic motivation), and Purpose requires self-transcendence — orientation toward (purpose requires self-transcendence). This prescribes HOW to orient ambition to avoid the overjustification effect while maintaining sustainability.