Time and Attention

77: Sources of Motivation

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May 24, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Fear and Reward Motivation

  • Chris Bailey's wife is motivated by fear and reward while finishing her dissertation.
  • She's motivated by the reward of a PhD and a trip to Portugal, and the fear of not getting tenure.
INSIGHT

Achievement Motivation Factors

  • Achievement motivation is the need to master difficult things, varying per person.
  • Situational factors like the probability of success and incentives also affect motivation.
ADVICE

Leveraging Motivators

  • Leaning into motivating factors can boost your drive.
  • Identify your rewards and fears to leverage them effectively.
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