External motivation
Extrinsic motivation is action driven by reward, punishment, evaluation, pressure or expectations from the environment.
Definition
External motivation is not bad in itself. It may help you get started, maintain structure, or accomplish a task that is not naturally appealing. The problem arises when it completely displaces autonomy, meaning and inner commitment.
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Practice and life
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to base the entire system of action on penalties and rewards. The second mistake is to dismiss all external motivation as "inauthentic."
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