What does it really mean to be motivated? Some would say that a motivated person is energized, inspired, and passionate. These same people might also say that when such energy and passion inevitably wane, so does the core motivation that inspired them.

Author Silvio Canale has engaged in extensive research into the very concepts of motivation, exploring these and other questions:

What is motivation?
What motivates a person-and why?
Do motivational materials, speakers, and seminars really work?
If so, how effective are these popular motivational methods and speakers?...