Three reasons why doing the things we love most is ultimately all the reward we need.

How intrinsic motivation helps us.

• Intrinsic motivation helps us to get engaged and stay engaged.

• We have control over our cause.

• Harnessing our intrinsic motivation is essential—and simple.

What is it you enjoy most? Think of something that no one needs to urge you to do, remind you to do, or that you put off because you’d rather be doing something else for someone that might be reading, d…