"Growth" isn't a euphemism for extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a broader term than the way you are using it. A person can be extrinsically motiv

"Growth" isn't a euphemism for extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is a broader term than the way you are using it. A person can be extrinsically motivated to not smoke, to be charitable, or countless other behaviors that would generally be spoken about in a more positive connotation than my parent comment's tone. Some psychology books, and some individuals, put a moral spin on their favorite type of motivation (intrinsic and extrinsic). The truth is both can lead to healthy and unhealthy behavior.