“As soon as someone drivers their attention from any team to ask, "How am I doing?" he takes his concern and energy from the task and shifts them to the question of his own adequacy or deficiency. The best motivation for doing a job well is the satisfaction of doing it.”
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Social Equality: The Challenge of Today
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Rudolf Dreikurs
Rudolf Dreikurs (1897-1972) was an Austrian-American psychiatrist and psychologist, and a prominent figure in Adlerian psychology. As a student and colleague of Alfred Adler, he played a crucial role in developing and spreading individual psychology in the United States. Dreikurs is best known for his work in child psychology and family counseling, particularly his concept of "logical consequences" in child discipline. His influential book "Children: The Challenge" became a classic in parenting literature. more
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