Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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When we study how we get motivated to learn, develop, and succeed, we can identify two contrary forces: extrinsic and intrinsic ones. Extrinsic motivation drives your thinking and behavior from the outside, though rewards such as money or fame. Intrinsic motivation comes from within in the form of natural curiosity.

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Sources
Meta Analysis
researchgate.net/publication/12712628_A_Meta-Analytic_Review_of_Experiments_Examining_the_Effect_of_Extrinsic_Rewards_on_Intrinsic_Motivation
Motivation on Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motivation
Extrinsic Motivation
verywellmind.com/what-is-extrinsic-motivation-2795164
Intrinsic Motivation
verywellmind.com/what-is-intrinsic-motivation-2795385

ORIGINAL TITLE
Extrinsic vs. Intrinsic Motivation

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Chapters
00:00 Motivation Theory
00:19 External Motivation
00:32 Internal Drive
00:48 Two Approaches
01:03 No Feedback Risk
01:38 Constant Pressure
02:10 Teen Outcomes
02:38 Adult Struggles
03:48 Balance Needed
04:10 Research Findings
04:32 Reward Paradox
04:40 Share Your Experience
05:00 Patrons credits
05:08 Ending

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