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143 – Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation

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We Don't Need to Get to Nirvana, Just Need to Be Good Enough

Research shows that things like early success often shift our motivation from being in that 60 40 or 70 30 split more towards the extrinsic. If someone's goal was attainable, they reported higher well-being regardless if it was external or internal. So working backwards, what this means is you want to set goals that are outside of your comfort zone, but not so far outside that you don't have a chance.

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