Choices we make

 In his book - Drive - author Dan Pink talks about the importance of intrinsic motivation. Human motivation is largely intrinsic. It is something that comes from within. 

Part of the magic of learning and doing is that we are inspired to do it. We are drawn towards that task. No one is forcing us to do it. It doesn't mean that when someone asks us to do something (like in a school or in a job) we cannot do it well. We certainly can. But at some level we have chosen to be there.

For example if I make you sit in a classroom in the Harvard University, you will learn only if you choose to make the effort. Similarly, I can give you the summary of a book but you will get it only when you have found those nuggets yourself. 

Life is all about making choices. Choose well and choose often.