Ayelet Fishbach, a leading expert in motivation from the University of Chicago, dives into the science behind staying motivated. She emphasizes the importance of setting practical goals over idealistic ones and shares how intrinsic motivation leads to lasting engagement. Fishbach discusses the power of framing goals positively and managing temptations to boost self-control. She also explores the role of environment and social circles in decision-making, providing listeners with actionable insights for personal growth.
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volunteer_activism ADVICE
Changing Your Circumstances
Change your circumstances to modify your behavior.
Set yourself up for success by manipulating your environment to support your goals.
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Goal Setting
Set goals in a similar state to when you'll execute them, not in an idealized state.
Consider your future self's needs and preferences when setting goals.
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Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
Intrinsic motivation, doing something for its own sake, better predicts sustained engagement than extrinsic motivation.
While extrinsic motivation is useful for some tasks, intrinsic motivation is key for long-term persistence.
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In 'Four Thousand Weeks', Oliver Burkeman offers a contrarian approach to time management by focusing on the finite nature of human life. Assuming an average lifespan of 80 years, the book calculates that we have approximately 4,000 weeks to live. Burkeman argues against the modern fixation on productivity and efficiency, instead advocating for embracing the limits of time and prioritizing what truly matters. The book draws on insights from ancient and contemporary philosophers, psychologists, and spiritual teachers to help readers construct a more meaningful life by accepting and working within the constraints of time. It addresses issues such as the efficiency trap, the pitfalls of convenience culture, and the importance of living in the present while acknowledging the unpredictability of the future[3][4][5].
Get It Done! Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation
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Ayelet Fishbach
Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, is the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business . She is the past president of the Society for the Science of Motivation and the International Social Cognition Network. She is an expert on motivation and decision making. Dr. Fishbach’s groundbreaking research on human motivation has won the Society of Experimental Social Psychology’s Best Dissertation Award and Career Trajectory Award, and the Fulbright Educational Foundation Award.
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