Intrinsic motivation, described as a person's desire to complete activities for their own benefit, typically causes people to take action without external encouragement or influence. Thomas Malone, a ...

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When faced with a cancer diagnosis in 2009, I discovered the immense influence that assigning a meaning to it would have for my recovery and my ability to cope. I was completely accountable to frame ...

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NBC News’ Allison Morris spoke with Wharton professor Adam Grant for advice on finding motivation and meaning at work. Grant says, “Give yourself permission to ...

One of life’s greatest questions is its own meaning. Great philosophers throughout all of recorded history have attempted to answer this question and understand it better than anyone else, the only ...

Asynchronous working environments are constantly evolving, and we’re all learning to adapt, particularly in areas like motivation. I’ve discovered several effective tips and tricks that keep our ...