Monetary rewards are not a substitute for intrinsic…

The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated."Mark McCormack, Author and sports entrepreneur"Psychologists tell us that money is a satisfier,…

— John Baldoni

Intrinsic motivation is one of learning's most precious resources. It bolsters us to stick out the tough moments of a challenge and pursue what…

— Rachel Simmons

For artists, scientists, inventors, schoolchildren, and the rest of us, intrinsic motivation-the drive to do something because it is interesting, challenging, and absorbing-is essential…

— Daniel H. Pink

I feel, at the national level, shooters should get monetary rewards also, along with medals and a handshake.

— Nana Patekar

People are born with intrinsic motivation, self-esteem, dignity, curiosity to learn, joy in learning.

— W. Edwards Deming

“Encouragement during the early years is crucial because beginners are still figuring out whether they want to commit or cut bait. Accordingly, Bloom and…

— Angela Duckworth

I don't think it's a Western thing to really talk about intrinsic motivation and the drive for autonomy, mastery and purpose. You have to…

— Daniel H. Pink

“Parental efforts to gain leverage generally take two forms: bribery or coercion. If a simple direction such as “I'd like you to set the…

— Gabor Maté

“Since having a strong core self relies on acceptance of feelings, being out of touch with the emotional side puts a person out of…

— Gabor Maté

Most people aren't anywhere near to realizing their creative potential, in part because they're laboring in environments that impede intrinsic motivation.

— Teresa Amabile

“If we are hunting the highest version of ourselves, then we need to turn work into play and not the other way round. Unless…

— Steven Kotler

“Intrinsic motivation is of great importance for all economic activities. It is inconceivable that people are motivated solely or even mainly by external incentives.”

— Daniel H. Pink

When doing what we most love transforms us into the best possible version of ourselves and that version hints at even greater future possibilities,…

— Steven Kotler

Our prevailing system of management has destroyed our people. People are born with intrinsic motivation, self-respect, dignity, curiosity to learn, joy in learning. The…

— Anonymous

“Rewards do not undermine people’s intrinsic motivation for dull tasks because there is little or no intrinsic motivation to be undermined.”

— Daniel H. Pink