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Is motivation more important than ability in a successful competitive performance?
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Is motivation more important than ability in a successful competitive performance? Motivation is one of the most important aspects of a competitive performance. Motivation has many different meanings depending how it is used and what it is related to. In sport motivation is hugely important if you want to succeed at a high level. Motivation can be described as being inspired to do something; this can be intrinsic or extrinsic. Extrinsic motivators are factors from outside the performer. They give the individual an extrinsic reward such as money, medals, prizes or fame. The motivation comes from the prospect of being rewarded. Intrinsic motivation comes from within the performer. The performer gets personal enjoyment from the sport, even if they have no ability, if they enjoy it and have fun then they will be motivated to carry on with the sport, it doesn't matter if they have natural ability or not. Motivation...
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