Self-motivated managers in small companies are those who are impelled to achieve without higher-level supervision. Their motivation comes from within, and they typically lead by example.

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The present article reviews effective self-motivation techniques, based on findings cited in a paper by Fishbach, published in the December 2021 issue of Motivation Science. Self-motivation means ...