Only work which is the product of inner compulsion can have spiritual meaning.

Walter Gropius
Only work which is the product of inner compulsion can...
Only work which is the product of inner compulsion can...
Only work which is the product of inner compulsion can...
Only work which is the product of inner compulsion can...
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In order to be inspired to work, you must first have a desire to work. This desire must be the product of inner compulsion. If you do not have a strong desire to work, your motivation will come from outside of yourself. This is called outer compulsion.

The difference is that the inspiration from the outer compulsion will not last as long as the inner compulsion. You will have a temporary, short-term enthusiasm for a particular task, but your passion will fade as soon as you stop working on it. However, if your motivations come from within, you will have a long-term enthusiasm that keeps you motivated over time.

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