motivation

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One factor reinforcing Block’s motivation for shorting credit is his opinion that there is too much passive investing in the market that automatically exaggerates moves when they come.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

However, the researchers note that the findings show a correlation, not cause and effect, and that factors like motivation or self-discipline may also influence outcomes.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

This "seeking system" is key to our motivation and desire to explore and understand from an early age, and it is learnt by interacting with humans.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

It’s a simple but primal character motivation that Beetz sells with a wild-eyed ferocity.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

My attention span and my motivation rank up there with that of a sea cucumber.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman