The psychology of self-motivation (Scott Geller, TED-Talk)

1. 4 C's for self-motivation

1.1. Competency

1.1.1. You feel competent when answering yes to all 3 questions

1.1.1.1. Can you do it?

1.1.1.1.1. Self-efficacy

1.1.1.1.2. Do you have the time, knowledge and training?

1.1.1.2. Will it work?

1.1.1.2.1. Response-efficacy

1.1.1.3. Is it worth it?

1.1.1.3.1. Wanting something for doing it

1.1.2. Empowerment

1.1.2.1. Feeling empowered and competent

1.2. Choice

1.2.1. A sense of choice increases self-motivation

1.2.2. BF Skinner

1.2.2.1. Beyound freedom and dignity (1971)

1.2.2.1.1. One is controlled by consequences

1.2.2.1.2. Don't be failure avoiders

1.2.3. Be aware of the choices you have

1.3. Consequences

1.3.1. Wanting something for doing it

1.3.1.1. There are positive consequences

1.4. Community

1.4.1. Social support is critical

1.4.1.1. A sense of relatedness and connectedness

1.4.2. Don't think independent, think interdependent

1.4.3. We need each other

1.4.4. We can always learn from each other

1.4.5. Have humility to accept feedback

1.4.6. Have courage to speak up