Psychology Today | 25.08.2026 21:59
We often talk about motivation for achievement as if it is fundamentally positive. We imagine the successful person driven by curiosity, passion, confidence, and a clear vision of the future. Another popular belief is that competition should motivate by itself: put people on the same court, or in the same workplace, and the desire to win will supposedly provide enough energy.
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