Personal motivation is the driving force behind every significant achievement, whether in entrepreneurship, sales or just personal development. But not all motivation is created equal. To truly ...

Motivation isn’t just a feeling—it’s a pattern. A pattern of behavior, of habits, of choosing again and again to pursue something that matters. Too often we confuse motivation with external forces: ...

When we are motivated to work due to enjoyment or our values, we perform better on the job and experience more well-being, as I have previously written. Now, a new meta-analysis I collaborated on can ...

Extrinsic motivation is motivation that come from outside oneself. Examples include doing something for financial gain, promotion, praise or approval, or to win a competition. Depending on the ...

The previous post in my Ethics 2.0 column presented the scientific case that people have a capacity for ethical behavior. Under suitable circumstances people are quite capable and willing to conform ...