Why Intrinsic Motivation Is Key to Self-Discovery and Personal Growth

I want to talk about what I believe is one of the most vital—and often overlooked—aspects of personal growth: intrinsic motivation.

I’ll be sharing some real examples from my own life to help unpack the difference between the extrinsic pressures we all face—like societal expectations and external rewards—and the powerful, lasting drive that comes from truly knowing ourselves.

I’ll also talk about the effects of technology, fear, and even past trauma on our decision-making, and why it’s so important to make working on ourselves a top priority.

Join me as I share why building intrinsic motivation is not just important for better health and fulfillment, but also for discovering your true destiny. Let’s begin this journey of self-discovery together.

Moments

00:00 Influence and Purchasing Pressures

03:31 Self-Discovery Post-Corporate Mini Journey

06:44 "Future Leadership Beyond AI"

10:34 Intrinsic Self-Discovery for Growth

Here are a few insights:

Know Thyself: The more you understand who you are, the better equipped you are to make decisions aligned with your authentic self, not just what others (or society) expect. Your self-knowledge fuels confident, intentional choices.

Build the Intrinsic Motivation Muscle: Learning to recognize and strengthen your internal drivers can help you resist powerful external pressures, be it family, marketing, or industry expectations.

Progress Over Perfection: You don’t need to solve everything overnight. Taking small, consistent steps toward self-awareness and intrinsic motivation can lead to significant, long-term growth.

In each episode, Jeff and Eric will talk about what emotional intelligence, or understanding your emotions, can do for you in your daily and work life. For more information, contact Eric or Jeff at [e-mail], or go to their website, Spirit of EQ.

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