Intrinsic Motivation

Migrated from my old blog. — When talking about motivation, many people will reference Drive with its three key factors: Autonomy Mastery Purpose One of the main sources that Dan Pink used for Drive is self-determination theory, which also points to three key factors for intrinsic motivation: Autonomy Competence (which…

Good job! That makes me so happy! You are so smart! I love your picture! All of that positive praise must be good … right? What if I told you not all praise is created equally? There are efficient ways to praise children in a way that fosters both connection…

Why should I persist with poetry When words have become so cheap? We live in a deluge of information Letters and data. At our literal fingertips We can read any thought, any view, on any topic We can imagine. Nothing makes my words special When every thought out of my pen someone else planted in my head or someone…

Years ago, when I was a personal trainer, I felt that I had confidence. But in the years after that career ended, I learned about the difference between extrinsic vs intrinsic confidence. I used to present my body as a signal of confidence, but I was weak inside. In the…

Intro Recently, I read a book called Drive by Daniel H. Pink. It is a great read if you want to learn more about purpose and motivation. According to Daniel Pink, there are three levels of motivation - Basic biological needs (food, shelter). 2. Extrinsic motivation (money). 3. Intrinsic motivation…

The unseen force behind business breakthroughs — Imagine a rocket soaring through space, fueled not by traditional propellants but by the unstoppable force of the astronaut’s passion for exploration. That’s the power of intrinsic motivation — the intangible, internal fire that drives us to tackle challenges and reach for the stars. In the world of entrepreneurship, this…

“Success is walking from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” — Winston Churchill The theory of self-determination, also known as the self-determination theory (SDT), is a theory of human motivation and personality that suggests that people are inherently motivated to grow, change, and achieve their goals, but that…

In the previous blog post I explained the difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation and why it’s important to nurture intrinsic motivation in childhood. This post provides 5 practical ways to nurture intrinsic motivation. 1. Focus on Strengths With a mindset shift from fixing flaws to developing strengths, parents…

When it comes to achieving success, it’s important to understand that extrinsic motivators such as money and fame are not the only driving forces. Intrinsic motivators, which come from within, can play a significant role in shaping your future success. …