dangling carrot
- incentiveReward encouraging action
- baitLure for prey
- lureThing that tempts
- temptationUrge toward the unwise
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
reward · enticement · tease · promise · donkey · chase · unreachable · tantalize · pursuit · goal · manipulation · string · dangle · orange · vegetable · prize · hook · trap
motivational approach
dangling carrotstick
Thin piece of wood
whip · threat · punishment · negative reinforcement · coercion
certainty of reward
dangling carrotupfront payment
Initial sum before delivery
bird in hand · sure thing · immediate gratification · cash in hand · firm commitment
motivation authenticity
dangling carrotintrinsic motivation
Desire from within oneself
internal drive · self-motivation · calling · labor of love · vocation