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Why Being Less Motivated Leads To More Results
Feb 12, 2024
The podcast explores the misconception of motivation and how redirecting motivations towards more productive pursuits can lead to better results. It discusses the role of the brain's nucleus accumbens in influencing motivation and explores the struggle between pleasure-seeking and contentment. The idea of finding happiness through abstaining from pleasurable things is explored, along with the connection between pleasure, mindfulness, and motivation. The speakers also touch on a coaching program focused on discovering life purpose to improve mental health.
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- Being overly motivated in the wrong direction is often the root of personal problems.
- Shifting focus from pleasure-seeking to contentment and purpose can improve mental well-being.
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The Problem of Motivation
The episode explores the misconception that lack of motivation is the root of personal problems. Instead, it argues that the problem lies in being overly motivated in the wrong direction. It notes that people are highly motivated to continue doing what they're already doing, even if it is unproductive. The brain's nucleus accumbens, responsible for motivation, reinforces behaviors based on pleasure and the avoidance of pain. By understanding this, individuals can identify the negative motivations that drive them and find ways to redirect their focus.
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