Answer: ANSWER 1: Once I had to get an essay done. At the last minute I had decided to get it done the day before it was actually due. I had motivated myself to get it done, knowing it might not be the best grade but it would definitely be better than a 0.
ANSWER 2: Having an external motivation is quite different from internal motivation. The reason being that when you have external is that your having someone or something(s) influence you in some way, shape, or form. When I was learning to do a double backhand spring it was really difficult but my friends and coach kept motivating me to get it and after 4 months of countless try's and a few injuries along the way it was totally worth it.
Explanation: basically just asking you about a time when you motivated yourself to do something and a time when other people have motivated you