What is intrinsic motivation?

Motivation is categorized into two basic types: Extrinsic and intrinsic.

• Extrinsic motivation is related to external forces like money or fame.
• Intrinsic motivation is something that comes from within like joy or pride.

• Extrinsic motivation is when you do things primarily to receive a reward. You might take a new job because of the higher pay and better benefits package.
• Intrinsic motivation — or deep internal motivation — is much richer. You are driven by what you ...

Goals should have intrinsic motivation, something that stokes our fire from within.

If people choose goals that are pleasant, the work gets done. On the other hand, if the external reward is big enough, people do unpleasant tasks as well, but not with enthusiasm. Example: Working only ...