The billable hours is a classic case of restricted autonomy. I mean, you're working on - I mean, … - Daniel H. Pink

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The billable hours is a classic case of restricted autonomy. I mean, you're working on - I mean, sometimes on these six-minute increments. So you're not focused on doing a good job. You're focused on hitting your numbers. It's one reason why lawyers typically are so unhappy. And I want a world of happy lawyers.

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The future belongs to a very different kind of person with a very different kind of mind - creators and empathizers, pattern recognizers and meaning makers.

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Asking "Why?" can lead to understanding. Asking "Why not?" can lead to breakthroughs.

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