self-motivation
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- self-motivated adjective
Example Sentences
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"I found it much more than just the bonus of working in my pajamas, my self-motivation, self-discipline, focus, and concentration seemed to increase with the freedom I had."
From Salon • Dec. 9, 2021
Ms Nyasamo, however, said she believed organisations needed self-motivation.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2020
John Jones, said Pohorence “requires little if any supervision and his self-motivation serves as a role model for others.”
From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2020
Beckham said his tirade was just a bit of self-motivation.
From Washington Post • Oct. 11, 2018
In its seasonal cycle of activity, the close and interdependent family relationships, and the singular self-motivation of the farmer, the early 20th century farm carried on many of the traditions of the past.
From Frying Pan Farm by Pryor, Elizabeth Brown
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