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Working on a task because you want to learn or do something (even when you don't have to) can be described as
Syncretic
Pertaining to the combination of different forms of belief or practice.
Indigenous
The original inhabitants of a region or country, often possessing unique cultural, linguistic, and historical traditions distinct from those of colonizing or migrating populations.
Foreign Beliefs
Ideas, ideologies, or religious convictions that originate from or are associated with cultures or countries different from one's own.