autotelic
/ˌɔːtoʊˈtɛlɪk/
adjective
- Having a purpose or goal within itself; done for its own sake rather than for an external reward.
- The hiker described his long treks as autotelic experiences, valuable simply for the journey itself.
- For many artists, painting is an autotelic activity that brings joy regardless of sales.
- She approached learning the piano as an autotelic pursuit, not caring about competitions or grades.
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