You 2.0: How to Break Out of a Rut
Hidden Brain
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Overcoming Writer's Block: The Goal Gradient Effect
This chapter delves into the author's struggles with writer's block while exploring the goal gradient theory, which examines motivation through an experiment with mice navigating mazes. It emphasizes the common dip in motivation during the mid-phase of long projects and offers strategies, such as creating smaller goals and using timed writing sessions, to maintain progress and overcome inertia. By drawing parallels to running and charitable giving, the discussion highlights how breaking down tasks can lead to small victories and renewed inspiration.
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