Every successful person I know has willpower, determination, and drive. They may not be smarter than everyone else. They may not be more talented, more skilled, or more experienced. But what they do ...

Motivation is less fragile than people think. More often, what causes it to fail is the result of years of gradual erosion ...

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Self-determination theory (SDT) is an empirically based theory of motivation and psychological development that is especially focused on the basic psychological needs that promote high quality ...

Are you feeling stuck or out of energy lately? As the year winds down, demotivation creeps in, catching even the most optimistic personalities off guard. Sometimes, all it takes to reignite the spark ...

Previously, I discussed the difference between harmful and helpful types of power. Put simply, hard styles of power can diminish self-determination, decreasing motivation and commitment. In contrast, ...

Why do you do the things you do? Why did you brush your teeth this morning, go to work, or click on this post? And is it possible to change the way you behave? Motivation underlies all of our behavior ...

To achieve success, cultivate an unwavering mindset where quitting is not an option, pushing through pain, failure, and doubt by staying disciplined and refusing to stop, as progress stems from ...

Extrinsic motivation is motivation that come from outside oneself. Examples include doing something for financial gain, promotion, praise or approval, or to win a competition. Depending on the ...