The Motivation Equation

The Motivation Equation models why people take action by balancing their desire for a goal against the obstacles they face. It suggests that motivation increases when the rewards or benefits of achieving a goal are high and when the difficulties or barriers are low. Conversely, motivation decreases if the effort required is too great or if expected rewards are small. Essentially, it captures that our drive to act depends on how much we want the outcome and how manageable the path to get there appears. This helps in understanding what influences our willingness to pursue tasks or goals.