Never let the reward become routine. If you always give "Fridays off," it stops being a reward and becomes an expectation. "All sorts" means you must constantly rotate the inventory.
“All Sorts Of Rewards” is a reflective, character-driven piece by Sarah Taylor that blends observational lyricism with quietly clever storytelling. It examines the small, often-overlooked gratifications in everyday life—connections, craftsmanship, memory—and frames them as the true “rewards” that sustain a life.
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Psychologists call it Variable Ratio Reinforcement (VRR) . This is the same mechanism that makes slot machines addictive.
Sarah Taylor – All Sorts of Rewards is essentially the ethical application of VRR. Instead of using it to drain wallets (like a casino), you use it to build habits, loyalty, and joy. Never let the reward become routine
A 2023 study on workplace gamification showed that teams using variable, multi-category rewards (the Taylor model) reported 58% higher job satisfaction than teams using quarterly bonuses alone.
These are the physical items. In the Sarah Taylor system, tangible rewards are the least effective for long-term change but great for short-term spikes. “All Sorts Of Rewards” is a reflective, character-driven
Taylor’s parenting guides suggest moving beyond “If you clean your room, you get screen time.” Instead, offer a choice: “For helping with dishes, would you like a sticker (Tangible), story time with me (Social), or learning a new recipe together (Mastery)?”
When a desired behavior is observed (hitting a milestone, helping a coworker, showing creativity), the manager or parent directs the person to "draw from the jar."
The Problem: A clothing store had a 40% turnover rate. Employees were bored. The Solution: The manager introduced the "Taylor Tote." It contained 50 small slips of paper.