The Importance of Intrinsic Motivation

Intrinsic motivation predicts adherence to new year's resolutions. You won't procrastinate if you are intrinsically motivated. Netflix will always be more intrinsically motivating than filing a tax return. But if you focus on the intrinsic rewards you'll get from completing an activity, you'll be more likely to complete it. Just like a fortune teller, she can predict what someone will do by simply determining their intrinsic motivations.