Motivation

Motivation is a driving factor for actions, willingness, and goals. These needs, wants or desires may be acquired through influence of culture, society, lifestyle, or may be generally innate. An individual's motivation may be inspired by outside forces (extrinsic motivation)[1] or by themselves (intrinsic motivation).[1] The difference between intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation depends on the actions behind it. Intrinsic motivation has to do with having an internal desire to perform a task and extrinsic motivation has to do with performing a task in order to receive some kind of reward.[2] According to research, intrinsic motivation has more beneficial outcomes than extrinsic motivation.[3] Motivation has been considered one of the most important reasons to move forward.[4] Motivation results from the interaction of both conscious and unconscious factors. Mastering motivation to allow sustained and deliberate practice is central to high levels of achievement, e.g. in elite sport, medicine, or music.[5] Motivation governs choices among alternative forms of voluntary activity