If you're at all interested in the science and psychology of motivation, chances are you've read Daniel Pink's bestseller Drive. In it, he argues that three simple things propel us: autonomy (wanting to direct our own lives), mastery (wanting to be good at something), and purpose (wanting to make a difference). Now, Daniel is tackling the art of persuasion in his newest book, To Sell Is Human. We caught up with the author (and Al Gore's former chief speechwriter!) to find out his favorite apps, time-savers, and inspirations.

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I know this article is going to get a lot of "first world problems" comments - understandable. The author's "cuts" are more than I take home in a year. But the greater question, income level aside, is: would you sacrifice salary for happiness? I think that's something we've all asked ourselves at one point or another.

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How I Cut My Spending in Half to Take a Job I Loved
Ainslie Simmonds, as told to Libby Kane
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Peter Dinklage deserves another Emmy for last night's Game of Thrones

Holy crap, the writing and acting on Game of Thrones keep getting better. Last night's episode was both epic and understated, with small moments that carried huge weight. This was another episode all about rape (arguably, a key theme of the show) and yet it was smart and entertaining. Thanks, in no small part, to Peter …

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Office Supplies, Ranked

Every day at Lifehacker, we share with you tips on how you can work or live better using stuff you probably have just lying in front of you. But like our compatriots at Gawker, we've decided to make a definitive list that tells you which of those things is the best.

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