Motivation is a powerful motivator in people's lives. It can have a significant impact on both little and important parts of your life. The level of motivation—or lack thereof—can often determine one's level of success.
In this essay, I'll talk about motivation and psychology, as well as six psychological motives that drive people. In addition, I will describe why motivation is so powerful and provide some advice on how to get motivated. I'll also share some thoughts from my world, which involves a lot of motivation: athletics.

What Is Motivation?

According to research, motivation can be defined in a variety of ways. It is defined in numerous ways by the Oxford Dictionary:

• “The reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a certain way.”
• “The general desire or willingness of someone to do something.”
• “Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behavior.”

We may deduce from these definitions that motivation is the driving force behind what we do and a critical component in achieving our objectives.
Extrinsic and intrinsic motivation are the two main types of motivation. Extrinsic motivation refers to doing something for the sake of achieving a goal, which is frequently a reward. Intrinsic motivation, on the other hand, is defined as "an internal drive for success or sense of purpose." According to research, the more effective of the two—the motivation that results in the best outcomes—is internal.
When Kevin Kruse wrote, "Kevin Kruse verified the value of intrinsic motivation," he was confirming the validity of intrinsic motivation.

What Is Psychology?

Psychology is defined as "the scientific study of the mind and behaviour" by the American Psychological Association. Psychology has provided us with six new insights into the forces that drive motivation.

1. Money and rewards – Some people are driven to make as much money as they can so they can flaunt their wealth in their community. Others see money as a necessity to take care of their families.
2. Desire to be the best – I believe that the key factor to be the best stems from a willingness to prepare. Michael Jordan and Tom Brady are prime examples of the 5P’s—”Proper Preparation Prevents Poor Performance.”
3. Helping others – Albert Einstein said it best when he wrote, “I can think of no reason why we are here but to help others.”
4. Power and fame – I think a great number of people who attain fame do not pursue it. They simply go to work, roll up their sleeves, attain fame, and remain humble.
5. Recognition – Take it with a grain of salt. It can vanish quickly and permanently!
6. Passion – I am from the same town as Rudy Ruettiger from the movie, “Rudy.” I do know Rudy well and I can say without hesitation that it was his passion that got him admitted into Notre Dame, to play football there, and to get his outstanding movie to the public.

Why is Motivation So Powerful?

Extrinsic motivation, in my opinion, aims to drive individuals to intrinsic motivation, which is a really powerful driving factor. The five key reasons why intrinsic motivation is so potent are listed below.

1. It Leads to Better Persistence

I can't think of a single worthwhile activity in which I was involved that was simple. Most achievements are marred by setbacks and failures. They were defeated by persistent people. Persistent individuals achieve a high Failure Quotient (FQ). Losing is a part of every sporting season, and it's usually a large part of it. Those that succeed in establishing a strong FQ approach losing in one of two ways, according to Stan Kellner in his book, Taking it to the Limit with Basketball-Cybernetics: A new mind-training technique for winning performance. Moving on may be the more difficult of the two tasks, but it is necessary for future success. In athletics, it's a common theme that you need a short memory—forget the failure and move on immediately.

2. It Enhances Engagement

"Intrinsically motivated individuals were more likely to be highly engaged and more immersed in their work, as well as demonstrate a greater readiness to step up and assume responsibility," Kuvaas and Dysvik discovered in their study. Those who take the initiative get things done! All excellent athletes are driven to work independently. Few people are aware of how much time they spend on their own. Michael Jordan returned to the Chicago Bulls after a time in baseball, but he and the team were eliminated from the playoffs. He knew he needed to get his basketball legs back, but he had already agreed to star in the film Space Jam. As a result, he had an outdoor basketball court constructed on the movie set so that he could practise in between and after sets. Even the greatest basketball player in history had to train alone from time to time.