Payoff unravels the complexities of human motivation, showing us how it consists of much more than just money and recognition – like meaning, effort, and ownership – so that we can inspire ourselves every single day.

Renowned scientist, author, and psychology and behavioral economics professor Dan Ariely primarily focuses on errors in human thinking, such as how we can avoid making irrational errors and use them to our advantage, or what causes us to lie.

Published in November 2016, this short book is part of TED's series of books from their speakers.

Payoff explains why staying motivated isn't as straightforward as dangling a promotion and pay raise in front of your nose year after year.