i.e. - are you more intrinsically motivated or extrinsically motivated? Is it the journey of the achievement that matters?
2007-06-28 04:50:28 · 10 answers · asked by megalomaniac 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I didn't mean to imply that there was anything wrong with enjoying the view - I'm just asking your preference.
2007-06-28 05:31:02 · update #1
I also didn't mean to imply that it was a perfect eithe/or situation - surely human behavior is more complex than that. But James can you not accept that there is a predominance of intrinsic or extrinsic motivation among some people?
2007-06-28 06:46:08 · update #2
I don't believe in any black and whites - its all shades of grey but some are darker than others.
I don't believe in any perfect knowledge or any perfect 'truths' but that doesn't stop me from seeking them.
2007-06-28 06:47:47 · update #3
The point is the journey, once you arrive you either start a new journey or sit and get old watching the scenery. Get to the top of the mountain, wipe the sweat off and look at the great view, then look for the next mountain to climb.
2007-06-28 05:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My motivation is neither the journey nor the moment of achievement. It is the remainder of my life that I will be able to think back on both the journey and the achievement. I am motivated by the idea of telling the story of my achievement and using the knowledge and skills that I learned.
So I think I can still enjoy the top if there is no view. It is not preferable of course but after your journey is finished you can say nonetheless that you climbed the mountain. The achievement isn't necessarily having the view, it is making it to the top successfully.
2007-06-28 12:10:21 · answer #2 · answered by schlouey 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course; even with no view, it would be a wonderful thing. Standing there at the top, knowing that I mastered the mountain would be a great accomplishment for myself.
2007-06-28 12:12:25 · answer #3 · answered by breezer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The energy at the top of a mountain is really great.
2007-06-28 11:53:56 · answer #4 · answered by boness 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, the effort is what makes it good. Nothing like airing your lungs with a good run, or reviving your bones by a long walk.
2007-06-28 13:50:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I rather get to the top quick hahaha but that is not always the case it take a lot of HARD WORK...............it is the journey that counts the most climbing that mountain...........and than the satifaction of reaching the top :)))))))))))))))))))))))))
2007-06-28 12:46:00 · answer #6 · answered by Rita 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False dilemma. You are assuming that motivation is an either/or operation.
2007-06-28 12:36:13 · answer #7 · answered by James P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is wrong with looking at the top of a mountain?
2007-06-28 11:57:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you may be lilt disappoint men but over all you will be as Hopi as you see them all.the accomplishment is more than enough.
2007-06-28 11:59:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because its there!
2007-06-28 12:07:09 · answer #10 · answered by Duncan w ™ ® 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋