Where there's A Will, There's A Way

Where there's A Will, There's A Way

Motivation is the force behind behavior and provides an explanation for why people do things. Motivation influences what people do—meaning their choice of actions, as well as how they act; the intensity, persistence, and quality of their actions. Motivational theories help to explain people's achievements as well as their failure to achieve. They provide a way of understanding accomplishments and success, especially in the face of challenge and adversity (Brophy, 2004). They also help to explain unexpected outcomes such as the lackluster performance of talented individuals or the triumph ...