For artists, scientists, inventors, schoolchildren, and the rest of us, intrinsic motivation-the drive to do something because it is interesting, challenging, and absorbing-is essential for high levels of creativity. — Daniel H. Pink

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To learn something new, you need to try new things and not be afraid to be wrong. ― Roy T. Bennett

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Motivation and inspiration energize people, not by pushing them in the right direction as control mechanisms do but by satisfying basic human needs for achievement, a sense of belonging, recognition, self-esteem, a feeling of control over one's life, and the ability to live up to one's ideals. Such feelings touch us deeply and elicit a powerful response. — John P. Kotter

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The discontent and frustration that you feel is entirely your own creation. ― Stephen Richards

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Intrinsic motivation is conducive to creativity; controlling extrinsic motivation is detrimental to creativity. — Daniel H. Pink

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I believe that the most joyful and intrinsic motivation human beings have for taking any action is the desire to meet our needs and the needs of others. — Marshall B. Rosenberg

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You never have to change anything you got up in the middle of the night to write.

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Keep in mind that the true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good. ― Ann Landers

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If you believe you can, you might. If you know you can, you will. ― Steve Maraboli

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One must always be prepared for riotous and endless waves of transformation. ― Elizabeth Gilbert

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