Types of Motivation

Positive Intrinsic Motivation: related to the will. “I want this” – Have you ever really wanted something and got it? Well this is the positive inner will. This is the main factor why people succeed and one of the most important drives. You really want it, but there are more factors to consider if you will succeed or not. Negative Intrinsic Motivation: This is where you will do it, but really don’t want to. It is a compliant mode where you kind of do what you are told because you are formed this way. It is not fun, but you will get the job done. Positive Extrinsic Motivation: This one is where you get paid or other benefits. This is a short termed motivational factor that is driven by a prize. It is good for the short run, but for the long run you need to move your motivation to positive intrinsic… There have been research on this topic, but we do not need a deep report to prove this point. Consider you are doing your job at 80 %, you suddenly get a $1000 extra to do your job 100 % per month for six months. And they remove the bonus you have been accustomed to, what do you think will be your effort percentage at work after the prize is gone? Negative Extrinsic Motivation: If there is no price, there will be punishment. This is the fear motivational factor. You are driven by fear of losing out somehow.