Extrinsic motivation comes from an outside source,
such as money or good grades, while intrinsic motivation leads to behavior that
are not forced by the environment and that are performed for pleasure (Deckers,
2010). These two can interact together, but according to the example given in
the book, enjoyment for an activity ends when this happens. “I used to enjoy
playing baseball until I started getting paid for it.” (as quoted in, Deckers,
257, 2010). The external source becomes
the reason for performing the activity.
We all have hobbies and even if we are good are it
not all of us choose to pursue that hobby as a career. I like drawing, playing
the piano, and also photography. I might take a community class in any of those
to expand my knowledge in them, but I like to freely choose when to perform
those activities. If money became my
motive to perform those activities then my intrinsic motivation would decline.
You can only enjoy intrinsic motivation when you’re
happy. Extrinsic motivation is easier to
manufacture, but it doesn’t last very long.
Any happiness from it won’t last very long either.
What’s better, extrinsic motivation, intrinsic motivation,
or both? What works for you?
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