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The Real Reason People Excel — Even Without Rewards (And How SuperME, Art of War, and Yijing Explain It Perfectly) People don’t do great work just because they are talented. They don’t achieve greatness because they were given the best tools or best schooling. The real reason people perform at their best — even when there’s little reward — is this: They receive consistent, persistent, and incremental appreciation. Let’s explore this powerful truth through the lens of SuperME, Sun Tzu , and Yijing . 1. SuperME: Appreciation Awakens the True Self SuperME teaches us that the Survival-Me seeks approval, but the SuperME thrives on Purpose, Love, and Gratitude (PLG). When someone praises a student for spotting a mistake — even a small one — it triggers: Purpose : “I matter. I can contribute.”   Love : “My actions are seen with kindness.” Gratitude : “I feel valued. I want to give more.” This is how you awaken the SuperME within — not through punishment, but through beli...