The Clark Kegley Podcast If you give me 9 minutes, I’ll unlock 5 yrs of motivation with ONE question...
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Dec 5, 2024 Dive into the intriguing world of motivation as personal stories illustrate the push and pull of pleasure versus pain. Discover how to tackle procrastination by understanding the psychological factors at play. The discussion encourages reflecting on your own behavior, prompting listeners to take action for enhanced emotional well-being. Plus, one powerful question promises to unlock five years of motivation in just nine minutes!
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Pain vs. Pleasure
- Two forces control your life: pleasure (gaining something) and pain (avoiding something).
- Humans will work harder to avoid pain than to gain pleasure.
Motivational Question
- To motivate yourself, ask: "What will it cost me in [blank] by not doing [blank]?"
- Flash forward and consider the missed opportunities from inaction.
Vaping Habit
- Clark Kegley overcame his vaping habit by asking if he wanted to still be vaping at 40.
- This question helped him associate pain with continued vaping.