When people are motivated from the inside out they often get things done against the odds.  Intrinsic motivation is a powerful force.

Four intrinsic rewards have been identified that generate motivation:

Meaningfulness¾Having opportunities for purposeful work

Choice¾Input in selecting what you do and how you do it

Competence¾Skillfully executing tasks and achieving goals

Progress¾Delivering desired work outcomes

Managers who create the opportunities for these rewards should expect to see improved performance.