MOTIVATION & DRIVE
PAGE 1 OF 5 — WHAT DRIVES YOU?
TWO ENGINES
INTRINSIC VS EXTRINSIC
Motivation is the force that gets you moving toward a goal. Psychologists split it into two main types. Intrinsic motivation comes from inside: you do something because it feels fun, meaningful, or satisfying on its own. Extrinsic motivation comes from outside rewards like money, grades, praise, or prizes. Both can push you forward, but they work differently in your brain. Intrinsic drive often lasts longer and feels richer. Extrinsic rewards can help short-term, but they sometimes backfire on creative or enjoyable tasks.
⚡ DID YOU KNOW?
Paying people for creative work often makes them worse at it. When an activity you already love becomes a job for pay, your brain may start treating it like a chore instead of a joy.
DRIVE!
FROM INSIDE
🎨 Intrinsic motivation means you act because the activity itself feels worth doing.
❤️ Curiosity, pride, and purpose fuel this inner engine without any prize needed.
❤️ Curiosity, pride, and purpose fuel this inner engine without any prize needed.
FROM OUTSIDE
🏆 Extrinsic motivation means you act to earn something external like a grade or bonus.
💰 Outside rewards can work for boring tasks, but they may weaken love for fun ones.
💰 Outside rewards can work for boring tasks, but they may weaken love for fun ones.