Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee BITESIZE | Understand Your Motivation and Transform Your Life | Ross Edgley #168
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Mar 26, 2021 
Ross Edgley, a strongman swimmer and the first to swim around Great Britain without touching land, shares his incredible journey. He discusses the profound impact of intrinsic motivation and how understanding it can lead to personal satisfaction. Edgley reflects on overcoming challenges and the role of social media in shaping our motivations. His anecdotes inspire listeners to reignite their passion for fitness, emphasizing that regardless of where you start, taking that first step is what truly matters.
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Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
- Understand what truly motivates you: intrinsic (internal reward) or extrinsic (external reward).
- Intrinsically motivated individuals often achieve more.
Social Media's Influence on Motivation
- Examine your motivations by considering if you would still do the activity without social media validation.
- This helps determine if your motivation is intrinsic or driven by external factors.
Ross Edgley's Swim: A Mix of Motivations
- Ross Edgley explains how during his 157-day swim, he used both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
- External validation pushed him, but internal drive was essential in dark, challenging moments.