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ARC of Motivation

Understand your intrinsic motivations

Problem it solves

limiting beliefs

Best for

Individuals who want to improve their motivation and engagement

Not ideal for

Those who are not willing to explore their intrinsic motivations

Overview

Why this framework exists

The ARC of motivation framework is based on the idea that humans have innate psychological needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence. This framework is essential for individuals who want to improve their motivation and engagement.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Humans have innate psychological needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence.
  2. Intrinsic motivation is driven by autonomy, relatedness, and competence.
  3. Extrinsic rewards can undermine intrinsic motivation.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Understand Your Autonomy
    Make a conscious effort to understand your need for autonomy and how it drives your motivation. This could be through reflecting on your values, exploring your passions, or seeking guidance from others.
    Pro tipUse the power of reflection to drive your growth and development.
    WarningDon't be afraid to explore different options and paths.
  2. Develop Your Relatedness
    Make a conscious effort to develop your relatedness and how it drives your motivation. This could be through building strong relationships, seeking feedback, or learning from others.
    Pro tipUse the power of feedback to drive your growth and development.
    WarningDon't be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them.
  3. Cultivate Your Competence
    Make a conscious effort to cultivate your competence and how it drives your motivation. This could be through deliberate practice, seeking feedback, or learning from others.
    Pro tipUse the power of feedback to drive your growth and development.
    WarningDon't be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them.

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Examples

1 cases
Ann's Story

Ann is a shift supervisor at a fast-food restaurant who has developed a strong sense of autonomy, relatedness, and competence. She takes initiative to improve her workplace and makes an effort to learn and grow every day.

OutcomeAnn's shifts have the highest rate of staff retention, and she is noticed by top management for her excellent work.

Common mistakes

3 traps
Not Understanding Autonomy
Not making a conscious effort to understand your need for autonomy and how it drives your motivation.
Not Developing Relatedness
Not making a conscious effort to develop your relatedness and how it drives your motivation.
Not Cultivating Competence
Not making a conscious effort to cultivate your competence and how it drives your motivation.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The concept of ARC was introduced by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan, who found that humans have innate psychological needs for autonomy, relatedness, and competence. The ARC of motivation framework is based on this concept and provides a structured approach to understanding intrinsic motivations.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Designing Your Work Life
Bill Burnett · 2020
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