“Succeeding makes us feel good. But beating someone else makes us feel really good. Comparing ourselves to others and coming out on top creates a sense of entitlement. And when we feel entitled, we cheat more because, of course, the rules don't apply to awesome people like us.”

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About Daniel H. Pink

American non-fiction writer

Daniel H. Pink is an American non-fiction writer known for his bestselling books and public work on ideas about work, motivation, and behavior. He is credited with seven New York Times bestsellers. He also hosted and co-executive produced the National Geographic Channel social science series Crowd Control. Earlier, from 1995 to 1997, he served as chief speechwriter for Vice President Al Gore, bringing political communications experience to his later writing.

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Books by Daniel H. Pink

A Whole New Mind

2006

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To Sell Is Human The Surprising Truth About Moving Others

2012

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The Adventures of Johnny Bunko

2008

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