This is a false idea that we have any idea what motivation actually lasts. As the saying goes, "change is the only constant." Certainly intrinsic motivation i

This is a false idea that we have any idea what motivation actually lasts. As the saying goes, "change is the only constant." Certainly intrinsic motivation is the more likely to last compared to extrinsic. But, I think there is a lot of selection bias when we choose to claim which is which. And there is a lot of ignoring what having the ability to take a risk has. Stability and safety can help most anything last.