The Lookoutsundae Motivation Thread

Griff · 02-12-2008, 06:51 PM

It struck me that Lookout and Sundae were both caught in the same web. Lookout losing his motivation at work and Sundae hers in the gym. I was digging around on the web for info on intrinsic motivation while thinking about programs for kids and came across an interesting list of factors that feed into intrinsic motivation. From here I found, challenge, curiosity, control, fantasy,competition, cooperation, and recognition. I'm not sure recognition is an intrinsic motivator, but it seems like a good list for someone to consider if they need to refocus their drive. ymmv

lookout123 · 02-12-2008, 07:15 PM

Thanks Griff, I'll have to look further when I have a bit more time.

Cloud · 02-12-2008, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Griff

list of factors that feed into intrinsic motivation. . . . challenge, curiosity, control, fantasy,competition, cooperation, and recognition.

By the time one identifies, analyzes, and plans to use each factor for each issue needing motivation . . . it's too late.

Seriously, Griff, great list, and interesting to think about. What motivates you at your job? A slightly different question than what motivates you to work, and of course what motivates you at the gym.

Fantasy, hmm? Let's see . . .

hideouse · 02-12-2008, 08:40 PM

I've read that the best way to get any exercise is to find something that's fun to do. even if it's walking four miles each way to get a pint.
Me, I'm having fun learning how to do things like lifting kettlebells for competition, admittedly not for everyone.

Griff · 02-13-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Cloud

Seriously, Griff, great list, and interesting to think about. What motivates you at your job?

I think it's the first two; challenge and curiosity. Every kid who is having a problem poses an interesting puzzle. What can be done differently to create a positive first school experience for him and help him be successful?

02-12-2008, 06:51 PM	#1
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	The Lookoutsundae Motivation Thread It struck me that Lookout and Sundae were both caught in the same web. Lookout losing his motivation at work and Sundae hers in the gym. I was digging around on the web for info on intrinsic motivation while thinking about programs for kids and came across an interesting list of factors that feed into intrinsic motivation. From here I found, challenge, curiosity, control, fantasy,competition, cooperation, and recognition. I'm not sure recognition is an intrinsic motivator, but it seems like a good list for someone to consider if they need to refocus their drive. ymmv __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

02-12-2008, 07:15 PM	#2
lookout123 changed his status to single Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Right behind you. No, the other side. Posts: 10,308	Thanks Griff, I'll have to look further when I have a bit more time. __________________ Getting knocked down is no sin, it's not getting back up that's the sin

02-12-2008, 08:40 PM	#4
hideouse Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 91	I've read that the best way to get any exercise is to find something that's fun to do. even if it's walking four miles each way to get a pint. Me, I'm having fun learning how to do things like lifting kettlebells for competition, admittedly not for everyone. __________________ If you need a straight line, I've usually got a few to spare.

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