Self-motivation is related to self-regulation. It’s an essential aspect of self-learning because there is no educator to impose rigidity upon you—just yourself. You are both the teacher and the student, and that comes with the task of self-motivation. There are three main aspects of intrinsic motivation to keep yourself moving toward your goal of self-learning: autonomy, mastery, and purpose/impact. The intangibles tend to be far more powerful than what you would traditionally consider motivating.
