What Keeps Tech Professionals Motivated (1)
The motivation for working at Microsoft and currently is the passion for building code that functions like intricate machines, driven by the intersection of ability, interest, and reward.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Passion for creating code that operates like intricate machines.
- Enjoyment in visualizing and coding complex, multi-threaded structures.
- Satisfaction from knowing widely-used programs, like Task Manager, are based on personal models.
- Motivation stems from the combination of ability, interest, and reward.
TAKEAWAYS
- Building code is compared to crafting intricate, steampunk-like machines.
- Visualizing the structure and flow of code is a crucial part of motivation.
- Personal satisfaction comes from seeing one's code in widespread use.
- Motivation is sustained by aligning skills, interests, and rewards.