self-motivation

[self-moh-tuh-vey-shuh n]

noun

initiative to undertake or continue a task or activity without another's prodding or supervision.

Related formsself-mo·ti·vat·ed, adjective

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Examples from the Web for self-motivation

Self-motivation and co-operation are the two fundamentally important requirements in the working of all economic units.
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Scott Nearing

1980 (self-motivated attested from 1949), from self- + motivation. Related: Self-motivational.