Term
Intrinsic motivation
The desire to do something for its own sake, because it's interesting or enjoyable.
The Happiness Equation: Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything, Neil Pasricha
Explained in
- The Happiness Equation: Want Nothing + Do Anything = Have Everything, Neil Pasricha
- Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us, Daniel Pink
Wanting to do something for its own sake rather than an external reward. A psychological concept associated particularly with Edward Deci and Richard Ryan’s work.