b"Chapter 1 Research shows that this is especially important when we are under stress. It is much easier to deal with stress and long hours if we generally enjoy our work. Intrinsic motivators therefore play a big role in personal motivation for most of us.What if a task has no intrinsic motivations or extrinsic motivations?The obvious conclusion is that we are unlikely to do so, as it would serve no purpose.We all know it doesn't always work that way. There is another problem, the feeling of obligation. Obligation motivations are not strictly intrinsic or extrinsic but can still be very powerful.Obligation itself result from our personal ethics and our sense of duty, of what is right and what is not.For example, you may feel compelled to go to a party because someone you know has invited you. There will be no obvious extrinsic or intrinsic benefit to attending, but you may fear offending or upsetting your friend if you don't.However, you are more likely to enjoy the party if you go with a positive and open attitude, expecting it to be fun.Asaresult,itaddsintrinsicmotivation,allowingyoutohavefunand consequently derive some satisfaction from it.Here, we must understand that wishing to be motivated, or even to improve your personal motivation a little, will not happen overnight. There are alot of skillsinvolved and you can't expect to develop them all instantly.However, a better understanding of the elements of motivation, and especially their combination, should help increase your skills.Just remember that Rome was not built in a day: think about progressing over a long period and in small steps!Peoplewhohaveachievedextraordinarysuccessinlifeareextremely motivatedpeople.Theyliveapassionatelife,theyworktirelesslyontheir goals, and they are always on the move no matter what. 48Germain Decelles"