Your motivation depends on your mindset. Here's how to recognize it

1. Learning mindset
People with this type are motivated by the desire to become more competent and learn something new. They do not expect loud praise for the information they collect, but feel satisfaction from improving their skills.
Signs
•You spend a lot of your free time studying various things, even if it does not bring any specific benefit. You just like it.
•It is you who your colleagues, and perhaps your boss, turn to when they need information.

2. Promotional mindset
People with this type are more motivated by recognition and praise.
Signs
•You feel most satisfied when you receive positive feedback and recognition from your colleagues.
•You readily agree that other people's opinions of you are very important to you.