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Jocko Podcast
Standard Directive 018: False Motivation Is Better Than No Motivation
Oct 25, 2023
The podcast discusses the power of false motivation in group dynamics, using a story from basic SEAL training to highlight its positive impact.
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- Fake motivation can be powerful in propelling individuals forward, even if genuine motivation is absent.
- False motivation can help individuals overcome their lack of genuine motivation and create a more positive and energized atmosphere.
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The Power of False Motivation
During intense seal training, the speaker reflects on his aversion to fakeness. However, an instructor's statement, 'false motivation is better than no motivation,' challenges his perspective. Initially skeptical, the speaker notices a shift in the class's energy when those lacking motivation begin to fake it. The atmosphere transforms from negative and dragging to fired up and positive. The instructor's advice highlights the power of fake motivation in propelling individuals forward, even if genuine motivation is absent.
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