InteresTED: The Psychology of Self-Motivation

“Virginia Tech professor of psychology Scott Geller discusses the logic behind boundaries — and how to break them — in his informative talk. By breaking down the reasons and thought processes behind our ability to self-motivate, Geller allows us to figure out what works and what doesn’t.

He implores the audience to keep in mind aspects of choice, consequences, and community when making decisions. Knowing that we’re all in this together is sometimes enough to get us going, and Geller, through his comprehensive talk, reassures us of that fact.” (Economy, 2015)