

(332) When You Lack Motivation: The Secret of Thought-Action Diffusion
(332) Why Motivation AND Discipline are not enough: Thought – Action Diffusion Theory
In this episode, I share how to use thought-action diffusion to boost motivation
✨ What’s Inside This Episode:
🎙️ 00:01 – Introduction to Motivation & Episode Overview
⚖️ 01:00 – The Pain-Pleasure Principle & Intrinsic Motivation
🔄 02:03 – Momentum and Motivation Fluctuations
💪 03:02 – Limits of Self-Discipline
🧠 04:03 – Introducing Thought-Action Diffusion
🔍 05:15 – How Thought-Action Diffusion Works
🚀 06:17 – Overcoming Resistance & Visualization Technique
🌟 08:16 – Practical Strategies: Visualization & Role Models
🌀 10:17 – Detaching from Thoughts & Emotions
🌍 11:15 – Applying Thought-Action Diffusion Broadly
💭 12:04 – The Source of Thoughts & Their Impact
✅ 13:07 – Summary of Thought-Action Diffusion Benefits
📈 14:05 – Building Momentum & Habit Formation
🏋️ 15:05 – Personal Example: Exercise Routine
🎭 15:56 – The “Fake It Till You Make It” Approach
⚖️ 16:49 – Finding Middle Ground for Sustainable Progress
📢 18:04 – Conclusion & Call to Action
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