Having to study random fun things and being rewarded for it was peak happiness for teenage me. I had the opposite experience. My school was really into competi

Having to study random fun things and being rewarded for it was peak happiness for teenage me. I had the opposite experience. My school was really into competitions for everything, and it was incredibly demotivating because I didn't care if I was the best at something. Putting effort in for tangible rewards (eg money) is great, but working for a shiny cup or 'glory' is something I've never understood. No one else will care 10 minutes after you've won.