This is something I've always had plenty of, in the things I want to accomplish that is, on the things I don't care much about my drive is usually in the opposite direction.
While watching Daniel Pink's video all I could think of was "of course!!!" it all made sense that intrinsic motivation leads to more creativity and productivity.I have noticed just watching my own behavior that what motivates me more is usually an intrinsic motive rather than an extrinsic one, such as a monetary reward. Not that money can't motivate me but as I feel like it is on a short term basis and not in the long run.
When it comes to my work life, what motivated me to dedicate myself in the past wasn't how much money I was making, but the impact my work had on the overall picture. How well recognized I am, sure having a bonus here and there feels good at the time. But knowing you are capable and that your work is valuable feels much better for longer.
I see this in children as well. I work with a two-year-old ( kind of human being that is very unpredictable ), often I am trying to motivate him to do something, such as put his shoes on to go outside or put away his toys. Usually when the motivator is extrinsic and I say if you do this you will get a gummy. Sure he will sometimes do it, sometimes not, it usually turns into a struggle and we both end up frustrated.
But when my patience is at a high and we talk about the importance of doing the task I'm asking of him and I give him time to understand it and complete the task there is no struggle. And I forget about the gummy all together, and so does he.Intrinsic motivation is harder to find, usually you have to dig a little deeper but the result is worth it, no matter what setting you are in.
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