Nothing is done for its own sake

Nothing is done for its own sake. Everything is a calculated transaction, usually made out of fear of the negative repercussions. Everything is a means to some pleasurable end.

— from True North (Ethics, Integrity, Truth, Values) · Everything is Fcked: A Book About Hope by Mark Manson*

Also belongs to

• The Heart in the Cockpit (Emotion/Awe/Anxiety/Regret/Empathy)
• Goals, Action & Defining Success (Goal/Action/Success/Motivation)

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