Chapter 3
Kinds Of Motivation
There are different kinds of motivation - Internal otherwise known as Intrinsic and External or Extrinsic motivation. It is important to understand that we are not all the same. Thus effectively motivating oneself and other individuals to perform a task requires an understanding of the different types of motivation. Such an understanding will enable you to better categorize individuals and apply the appropriate type of motivation.
Intrinsic motivation is the same as self motivation which means that the individual's motivation stimuli are coming from within. The person has the desire to perform a specific task, because it's results are in accordance with his belief system or fulfills a desire and therefore importance is attached to it. Our deep-rotted desires have the highest motivation power. Below are some examples:
■ Acceptance: We all need to feel that we as well as our opinions
and decisions are accepted by others.
■ Power: We all have the desire to be able to have some kind of influence and power.
■ Curiosity: We all have the desire to be in the know.
■ Independence: We all need freedom.
■ Social Society: The ability to feel important has always been the desire of most people (wanting to belong).
And so more...........
Extrinsic motivation means that the individual's motivation stimuli are coming from outside sources. In other words, our desires to perform a particular task are controlled by an outside source. Note that though the stimuli are coming from outside, the result of performing the task will be rewarding for the individual performing the task. Extrinsic motivation is external in nature. The most well known and most debated motivation as far as extrinsic motivation is concerned, is Money. Below are some other examples:
■ Prizes/ Awards
■ Benefits Package
■ Bonuses
■ Gifts
And so more.......
Some people respond best to intrinsic kind of motivation which comes "from within" and will meet any obligation of their passion. Quite the reverse, others will respond better to extrinsic motivation provided there is reward upon completion of given task.
To be continued......
"Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something.... find
and keep it lit!"
-Mary Lou Retton
There are different kinds of motivation - Internal otherwise known as Intrinsic and External or Extrinsic motivation. It is important to understand that we are not all the same. Thus effectively motivating oneself and other individuals to perform a task requires an understanding of the different types of motivation. Such an understanding will enable you to better categorize individuals and apply the appropriate type of motivation.
Intrinsic motivation is the same as self motivation which means that the individual's motivation stimuli are coming from within. The person has the desire to perform a specific task, because it's results are in accordance with his belief system or fulfills a desire and therefore importance is attached to it. Our deep-rotted desires have the highest motivation power. Below are some examples:
■ Acceptance: We all need to feel that we as well as our opinionsand decisions are accepted by others.
■ Power: We all have the desire to be able to have some kind of influence and power.
■ Curiosity: We all have the desire to be in the know.
■ Independence: We all need freedom.
■ Social Society: The ability to feel important has always been the desire of most people (wanting to belong).
And so more...........
Extrinsic motivation means that the individual's motivation stimuli are coming from outside sources. In other words, our desires to perform a particular task are controlled by an outside source. Note that though the stimuli are coming from outside, the result of performing the task will be rewarding for the individual performing the task. Extrinsic motivation is external in nature. The most well known and most debated motivation as far as extrinsic motivation is concerned, is Money. Below are some other examples:
■ Prizes/ Awards■ Benefits Package
■ Bonuses
■ Gifts
And so more.......
Some people respond best to intrinsic kind of motivation which comes "from within" and will meet any obligation of their passion. Quite the reverse, others will respond better to extrinsic motivation provided there is reward upon completion of given task.
To be continued......
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