Most super-motivated people are energized by rewards intrinsic to their work. They have a mission. Dr. Bradley burned himself out saving lives, not pursuing money, status, or benefits. Dr. Bradley came to Bangladesh to cure the sick and demonstrate Christ s love and compassion. Most missionaries raise their support and pull up their cultural roots to fulfill a personal calling of God to service.
Organizational affiliation is often a means by which to carry out a personal mission.
Dr. Bradley s organization gave him an opportunity to heal people in Bangladesh. Super-motivated workers value an organization to the extent it assists them in furthering their cause. The same organization becomes bothersome, however, if it demands time and energy unrelated to their goals. Super-motivated missionaries struggle to overcome the barriers placed in their way by organizational structure and procedure. Dr. Bradley was never persuaded to maintain a log of his motorcycle mileage, although it was required of everyone assigned project vehicles.