GET MOTIVATED

CHAPTER 3

GET MOTIVATED

The limits of willpower

A model of motivation

External incentive

Inner drive

Ability to succeed

Getting motivated

Motivating yourself

Motivating others

Internalising goals

Reaching flow

Most of us Most of us have to work hard to stay motivated in some aspects of our lives. Whether it’s sticking to a diet, doing boring tasks, or even finding the time to do things we love, doing what we said we would do is a very human struggle.

Motivation means an eagerness to act, not just deciding to do something. There is often a gap between ...

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