We can conclude from these definitions that motivation is the driving force behind what we do and the key ingredient to accomplishing goals.There are two primary types of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic.
Extrinsic motivation is doing an activity to attain an outcome, usually a reward of some kind. On the other hand, intrinsic motivation is “an internal drive for success or sense of purpose.” Research states that the more effective of the two—the motivation that leads to the best results—is intrinsic.Kevin Kruse validated the value of intrinsic motivation when he wrote, “Life is about making an impact, not an income.” Stephen Covey said it a different way, “Motivation is a fire from within.
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