1. Explain the two main areas of naturally rewarding activities in which these activities make individuals feel more competent and feel self-controlling. What does each of these aspects add to the discussion on naturally rewarding activities that the other does not provide? Are there any underlying foundations that are counter to each other?
2. While much focus has been paid to feelings of competence and self-control, the other area of naturally rewarding activities involves feelings of purpose. Why do feelings of purpose matter so much in the natural rewards dimension of self-leadership? What are the benefits that arise when work has a purpose?
3. How can individuals build more natural rewards into life's activities? What does that individual gain by employing this particular natural reward strategy? What are some strategies for implementing these rewards?
4. How can focusing on natural rewards benefit individuals who are working in naturally unmotivating sections of work? How can individuals focus on what they do like about their work as opposed to what they do not like about the work? Are there differences between the type of pleasant feature that is focused on and if so why?
    
5. Compare and contrast the externally administered and natural (intrinsic) rewards. Which of these forms of rewards has received more attention? Can these rewards be used simultaneously?