
How to stay motivated (according to science)
Nudge
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Why Abstract Goals Work Better Than Concrete Goals
People tend to use the concept of goal to think about something that is very specific and very concrete. But what we find is that when they think about it more abstractly, more in terms of why the how, this is more motivating. And there are a few reasons, as I mentioned, one is that just being an abstract mindset allows you to think about where you want to be with better self control.
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