Scott Geller discusses self-motivation and identifies the 4Cs that empower self-motivation: 1) Competence - believing you can do something and it will work, 2) Consequences - whether something is worth doing based on what you'll get from it, 3) Choice - having a sense of autonomy to be inspired to complete tasks, and 4) Community - feeling motivated through social support and connection to others. Geller is an expert in self-motivation and behavior systems who has received lifetime achievement awards from organizations like the American Psychological Foundation.

1. Scott Geller
The psychology of
SELF-MOTIVATION
by
TEDx VirginiaTechSayoni Pal (PGP30326)

2. Alumni distinguished professor at
Virginia Tech
Lifetime Achievement Awardee
from different organizations such
as American Psychological
Foundation
Founder of the Center for
Applied Behavior Systems
SCOTT GELLER

3. What is self-motivation?

4. To go beyond your call of duty
not because people tell you to
Because You
Want to

5. HOW TO EMPOWER YOURSELF?

6. SELF-
MOTIVATION
4 C’s
OF
Scott Geller’s

7. 1. COMPETENCE

8. Ask yourself 2 questions

9. Do you believe you can do it ?
Will it work ?

10. then you would feel
competent and are more
likely to be self-
motivated
If the answer to both the questions is YES,

11. 1. COMPETENCE
2. CONSEQUENCES

12. Is it worth it?
Ask yourself

13. From the day you
were born,
everything you did
was because you
wanted something
for doing it

14. If you believe you are doing
worthwhile work, you are
more determined to do it

15. 1. COMPETENCE
2. CONSEQUENCES
3. CHOICE

16. When you have a sense of
autonomy, you are more inspired to
do the task at hand

17. 1. COMPETENCE
2. CONSEQUENCES
3. CHOICE
4. COMMUNITY

18. Social support is critical
People who perceive a sense of
connection with other people feel
motivated and happier

19. When you get overwhelmed – Break things down into smaller steps
We need to have humility to accept feedback & the courage to speak up
And most of all, we need to learn from each other

20. Let’s recap…
The 4C’s of self motivation

21. 1. COMPETENCE
2. CONSEQUENCES
3. CHOICE
4. COMMUNITY

22. Find the full video at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sxpKhIbr0E
DISCLAIMER
These slides have been created by Sayoni Pal, IIM Lucknow, as part of a MBA course
"Personal Branding" (www.MBASkills.IN) taught by Prof. Sameer Mathur