self-motivated
adjective
self-mo·ti·vat·ed
ˌself-ˈmō-tə-ˌvā-təd 
: driven by one's own desires and ambitions : motivated by oneself
self-motivated students/employees
self-motivated learning
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Here are five things to look for: Entrepreneurial mindset: Employees who are self-motivated and take the initiative to problem solve can enhance any team.
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Shanna Hocking, Harvard Business Review, 4 Mar. 2024
As this happens on a global scale, communities and individuals at the local level have become self-motivated to revitalize their ancestors’ tongues.
—Damaly Gonzalez, refinery29.com, 3 Apr. 2024
And, coming of age in a remote context, the youngest members of the workforce have had to be very self-motivated in building those relationships, which aren’t necessarily readily available on the job.
—Lisa Conn, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Will was hoping for more novel ideas to make activities engaging for kids who aren’t self-motivated to do soccer drills.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
More: How Alabama football players are dealing with heat during preseason camp
The IMG Academy product, who entered Alabama as a five-star prospect, said the growth was largely self-motivated.
—Matt Stahl | Mstahl@al.com, al, 14 Aug. 2023
This is a veteran team that should have been self-motivated.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2023
These people are self-motivated and can set an example for more people who need to have a teamwork mentality in your organization.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2023
Jan is proud of how self-motivated both became in life.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
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Shanna Hocking, Harvard Business Review, 4 Mar. 2024
As this happens on a global scale, communities and individuals at the local level have become self-motivated to revitalize their ancestors’ tongues.
—Damaly Gonzalez, refinery29.com, 3 Apr. 2024
And, coming of age in a remote context, the youngest members of the workforce have had to be very self-motivated in building those relationships, which aren’t necessarily readily available on the job.
—Lisa Conn, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Will was hoping for more novel ideas to make activities engaging for kids who aren’t self-motivated to do soccer drills.
—Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 13 Feb. 2024
More: How Alabama football players are dealing with heat during preseason camp
The IMG Academy product, who entered Alabama as a five-star prospect, said the growth was largely self-motivated.
—Matt Stahl | Mstahl@al.com, al, 14 Aug. 2023
This is a veteran team that should have been self-motivated.
—Bob Ryan, BostonGlobe.com, 3 June 2023
These people are self-motivated and can set an example for more people who need to have a teamwork mentality in your organization.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 1 June 2023
Jan is proud of how self-motivated both became in life.
—Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023
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“Self-motivated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-motivated. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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