Why are some people more motivated than others?

Motivation is the magic sauce that helps people get things done and change behaviors. But why are some people more motivated than others? 

A person's motivations, and the reasons behind them, can be as unique as a thumbprint, but there are chemical mechanisms in the brain that could impact what motivates people and how motivated they are day-to-day. 

Read more about this contribution from Pro Robert West and Prof Susan Michie to the online publication Live Science:

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