Designed to inspire, encourage, or give someone a reason to work hard or try their best.
From Latin 'motivus' (moving) plus suffix '-tional.' 'Motivation' emerged in the 1800s as psychology developed; 'motivational' came after, particularly popular in business and sports contexts.
Motivational speakers became a huge industry in the 1980s, but research shows that motivational posters in your room actually don't work—your brain adapts to them! You need actual goals and consequences, not inspiration quotes.
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