People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily. ~Zig Ziglar

WHAT IS MOTIVATION?

• Internal, personal factors such as needs, interests, and curiosity

• The activity itself is its own reward

• External, other people, social pressure or punishment driven

• Forced to do something with little enthusiasm

SELF MOTIVATION VS. OTHER MOTIVATION

EXAMPLES OF SELF MOTIVATION

• Personal growth

• Self fulfillment

• Values and beliefs

• Your examples?

EXAMPLES OTHER MOTIVATION

• Social Pressure

• Punishment

• Your example?

ASSIGNMENT• Watch 3 minute Youtube video

• On a piece of paper, copy these questions below and answer them.

- Do you agree with the video? Why/Why

not?

• Why are you in college? What motivates you to be here? Is this self motivation or other motivation?

• Refer to the slide for a transcript of the video

• Be prepared to share your responses with the class.

WHAT MOTIVATES MANKIND? MONEY, PUNISHMENT, LOVE FOR WORK.

• Money – 89% of companies reported that employees worked harder when paid more. Nicholas Cage is accepting any role in movies because he is desperate for $ even when hurts his image. Obama’s goal for a job is one that pays well.

• Punishment – Philippine students forced to drink Hydrocloric Acid because they failed lab. Michael Phelps doesn’t want to lose because he will lose a lot of money and sponsors. Pablo Escobar ran from the law because he wanted to avoid punishment for his crimes.

• Love for work – Kate Farley used to be an architect and quit the job to be a horseback riding instructor. Jeby Abraham enjoys his job as a clinical educator because he loves to teach.