Decipher Your Mind: Gamification, the Octalysis Framework, and the Psychology of Motivation

Take a moment to think about these questions: Why do we cherish a freebie? Why are we thrilled when we complete our first 10k run?  Why are some people keen on answering questions and spending hours writing articles on Wikipedia and Quora for free? Why are you even reading this article? What makes you tick? People do things for a reason. If we look deeper within ourselves and the world around us, we realize that we are all motivated by a myriad of drivers. These drives are what motivate us to act and commit to specific activities.