I think one large motivator for me has been organizational theory: https://www.ribbonfarm.com/2009/10/07/the-gervais-principle-...

I am either a bargainer, a clueless, or a sociopath (in the context of organization). I will never be a bargainer, life is too short! I'm not clueless and middle management is not for me. Only one path left.

I reached this decision through information like this. Perhaps Ms. Brown needed something similar.