If there is anything that motivates me, it is my own self-interest. I slacken most of the times and there is no sense of urgency. The half part of me is laid-back and the other half is cynical. As a result, there is a very small window to get motivated. Great achievements by other people just pass by me. I applaud them for showing such perseverance, and  more than that- channeling all their energy to accomplish a great feat. I put just a smirk on my face.
I believe, to me, generally motivating agent does not tickle me. Yes, there are basic needs and there is compulsion to meet those basic needs. I put a bare minimum to achieve them. However, a little more is always welcomed. Yet again, I am not contend with the status quo. There is just no drive. I think I have been desensitized to all of the emotions. At least in philosophy. Among all these conundrums, I selfishly bargain for self-actualization. A dual thought-process runs through my mind. Which one I choose depends upon whim. It depends upon my self-interest, just like you all.