Whether you're choosing what show to watch or which job offer to accept, every choice we make involves either intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. And yes, this is true even if your big decision of the ...

In the previous episode, we discussed that extrinsic motivation drives from external factors such as reward and recognition. On the other hand, intrinsic motivation stems from passion for work.

When I was maybe 8 or 9 years old, I was playing in the basement of our house, and I found a duffle bag stuffed under a pile of other random stuff. The bag was full of plaques, trophies, and different ...

For many, finding the motivation to start and sustain an exercise regimen is like the search for the holy grail. Despite countless attempts to find their way to regular physical activity, Americans ...

Behaviourist BF Skinner's reinforcement theory shows that behaviour can be shaped by rewards or consequences. Positive reinforcement, such as public recognition or financial incentives, can drive ...

Running a business takes tangible and intangible skills. Tangible skills often include technical abilities or experience in specific business functions. Intangible skills often relate to an individual ...

If you are driven by the thought of receiving a reward, whether it be praise, money, or public acclaim, you are responding to extrinsic motivation. It occurs when external factors inspire you to take ...

Motivation is the elixir of life. Everyone needs motivation to live, work and move on. The source of motivation may vary from individual to individual. For a school kid it is the grade; for a ...