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    1. Naval‏ @naval 25 Aug 2019

      The two kinds of people - those who want money, and those who want status.

      375 replies 695 retweets 4,286 likes
      Paul Graham‏Verified account @paulg 25 Aug 2019
      Replying to @naval

      I think there are at least 4 other drives: curiosity, craftsmanship, wanting to make the world better, and wanting to take care of people. At least those are the good ones. There are a few more I prefer not to think about.

      9:31 PM - 25 Aug 2019
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        1. William Beard‏ @billiamweard 25 Aug 2019
          Replying to @paulg @naval

          Considering the amount of bullshit startups you've seen, how you do you still see the bright side in new ventures?

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        2. Shawn Yarbrough‏ @corecursion 25 Aug 2019
          Replying to @paulg @naval

          Seems like wanting to survive should be mentioned somewhere.

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        3. Dule 💻‏ @DuleMartins 26 Aug 2019
          Replying to @corecursion @YarbroughShawn and

          the relationship between surviving and caring for people can be seen

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        1. Ken Katschke‏ @kenkatschke 25 Aug 2019
          Replying to @paulg @naval

          I agree, Paul. I feel two of those so strongly at times. Craftsmanship and caring for others.

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        1. CryptoDypto‏ @CryptoDypto 25 Aug 2019
          Replying to @paulg @naval

          also, wanting a really good Reuben sandwich. that's what really gets me going.

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        1. Samuel tinevra‏ @tinevra17 25 Aug 2019
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          Purpose, mastery and autonomy are the core drives

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        1. $MTL $XPR $DCR‏ @InvestahDeck 25 Aug 2019
          Replying to @paulg @naval

          I'd argue those 4 other drives done in tandem result in money

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        2. Dr Jack‏ @UberSurgeon 25 Aug 2019
          Replying to @paulg @naval

          I agree. Regarding myself , it was taking care of people by becoming a neurosurgeon.

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        3. Ryan Henry Dean‏ @RyanHenryDean1 25 Aug 2019
          Replying to @UberSurgeon @paulg @naval

          Arguably its part of a deeper desire for status as someone who helps people? Idk.

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        2. Keith Walkiewicz‏ @keithwalkiewicz 25 Aug 2019
          Replying to @paulg @naval

          The last one is most powerful, especially when those people are your family. There is no stronger drive than making sure your family is going to be okay.

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        3. Borys Musielak‏ @michuk 26 Aug 2019
          Replying to @keithwalkiewicz @paulg @naval

          A reminder that providing for your family can also go both ways ;)pic.twitter.com/qHByvLISwU

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