Motivation is an interesting thing; I was looking into
   alternative forms of government (because it's an area I'm weak
   on; I'm usually researching psychology/sociology/brain stuff) -
   and a friend mentioned Sociocracy.

   Sounded great! Looked into it, its Quaker roots... but I was
   trying to find the flaw... find the flaw... find the flaw..
   [because anytime something seems too good, it's hiding in what'
   *not* said]

   Then I realized it: What about someone who isn't committed? What
   do you do with them when they lack the conviction or become
   disillusioned? Kick them out? Encourage compliance?

   And then it hit me: Motivation. It's gotta come from the inside.

   Ok - how do you encourage intrinsic motivation?

   Is it possible to use extrinsic motivation to build intrinsic
   motivation?

   What seems to be the case, although I'm not entirely sure, is
   that it's *difficult* to use external motivation _if the
   intrinsic motivation isn't there to start with_.

   "Can't planet a watermelon in a desert" - that sort of thing.
   All interesting nature/nurture stuff in this thing. [and of
   course you *can* - you just have to modify the desert to fit the
   watermelon's needs