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[lss456]

I have to disagree. Something motivates you. If you're highly productive, something is motivating that. The question is what?

[donretag → lss456]

I love being a software developer and I am great at my job.

My other coworkers are nowhere near as talented and the lack of peers greatly contributes to my frustration (which makes me unmotivated).

[GeneralMayhem → lss456]

Motivation by general pride in your work and refusal to compromise on standards will drive you to do your job well, but it won't drive you to be "motivated" in the sense of wanting your job to go well.