Why do we work? The question seems so simple. But Professor Barry Schwartz proves that the answer is surprising, complex and urgent. We've long been taught that the reason we work is primarily for a paycheck. Then why are so many people dissatisfied with their work, despite healthy compensation? And why do some people find immense fulfillment and satisfaction despite working low-paying jobs? Schwartz reveals the trends and patterns that lead to happiness in the workplace, proving that the root of what drives us to do good work can rarely be incentivized, and that the cause of bad work is often an attempt to do just that.

"A TED original"--Cover. Compact discs.