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Motivation

The most natively interesting object to a man is his own personal self and its fortunes. We accordingly see that the moment a thing becomes connected with the fortunes of the self, it forthwith becomes an interesting thing. (William James, Talks to Teachers)

The key to motivation is motive. (Roger Merrill, Connections)

Consider the two levers for moving men - interest and fear. (Napoleon)

"To get purposeful action you may need to arouse emotion on the part of the learner. You may convince his intellect that the thing you want him to learn is desirable and will be of benefit to him, but until you awaken in him an urgent hankering to do it, until you persuade him that whatever effort he expends is of little consequence compared with the satisfaction it will bring him, your teaching is lacking a most important ingredient." (M. Dale Baughman)

The maturing of any complex talent requires a happy combination of motivation, character and opportunity. Most talent remains undeveloped. (John Gardner)

What made Red Auerbach such a great basketball coach was his ability to simplify. People could always understand what he said. (John Havlichek)

In baiting a mousetrap with cheese, always leave room for the mouse. (Hector H. Monroe, 1870-1960)

Interest drives learning. (Kevin Eikenberry)

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