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External influences comes from people, places, things, or ideas of/from the outside world (outside of self). Examples? Literature, conversation, duress, coercion. Internal influence is that which comes from within yourself. Examples? Ideas through conscious and subconscious activity, goals, wants, desires and needs. Notice, the lack of 2 mentioned in the exterior.. those make the big difference. Thanks for such a great question.External Influences of Motivation. The Incentive Theory suggests that people are pulled toward behaviors by rewards (incentives). Extrinsic (external) motivation is any influence comes from an outside source. An intrinsic (internal) motivation is any motivation comes from within and provides a sense of satisfaction.