Inspiration5

Factors that keep us motivated for work: Autonomy, Mastery and Purpose.

Actually now I think most people are motivated by a purpose rather than autonomy or mastery. Autonomy can only work when the person has a want/desire/goal/purpose in mind to self-direct himself into achieving something because there's a tendency to slack off and be lost. As for mastery, though of course I agree, being a master of one craft is an attractive quality. But in terms of design, just that is not enough without any concept or purpose in the perfection of a picture say for example. So then it comes down to just purpose, a strong reason for doing something might just work to make you want to achieve something hence do your best in.

Looks like my topic is getting wider rather than narrowing it down...