#134: “I’m Doing It Because I Have To”—This Tool Helps You Shift That Artwork

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#134: “I’m Doing It Because I Have To”—This Tool Helps You Shift That

April 27, 2025 • Becca Silver • Season 3 • Episode 134

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In this episode, we’re breaking down why some teachers stay on fire while others burnout, stall out, or check out—and it’s not about how hard they’re working.

Backed by Self-Determination Theory (Ryan & Deci, 2000), we’re unpacking how perceived value and accountability shape motivation—and what happens when one (or both) are missing.

You’ll learn the Value–Accountability Matrix—a practical tool that helps you:

Spot the difference between thriving and surviving,
Diagnose why effort isn’t turning into progress,
And figure out exactly where to boost meaning or tighten expectations.

Reflection of the Week:
“Which quadrant is each of my teachers operating in—and what do they need from me to move forward?”

Because effort alone doesn’t create progress.
Effort with value and accountability does.

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[Research]: Self-Determination Theory and the Facilitation of Intrinsic Motivation,
Social Development, and Well-Being