We all #procrastinate at some point in time or another and maybe enjoy it at that moment only to be filled with guilt and anxiety about unrealized potential. Why do we #procrastinate and how to overcome it? Listen to # Neuroscience-based tips to enhance your #productivity. If you like what we do, consider supporting us/ just buy me a coffee Guests: Dr. Jeff Haden, Ivett Gyongyosi, Deeskha GC Host: Nand Muley, Ph.D.

It’s a new year and you’ve likely set some new goals for yourself. Now you just need some motivation to work on them. So you read motivational quotes on Instagram, listen to a motivational podcaster yell at you for thirty minutes while you commute to work, and repeat affirmations about crushing it every morning and night. You’re feeling motivated. Really motivated. You start to take some steps to accomplish your goals. But then a few days later, you’re not feeling so motivated, and because you’re not feeling it, you stop working on those goals of yours. Then you start feeling guilty about not working on your goals, so you return to reading motivational quotes on Instagram to help pump yourself back up to get going. Sound familiar?If so, my guest today argues that you’ve likely fallen for the "motivation myth." His name is Jeff Haden and his latest book is "The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win." Today on the show, Jeff explains what the motivation myth is and why it’s so alluring. We then discuss the real secret to lasting motivation, and no, it’s not reading motivational quotes or listening to motivational speakers. Jeff then walks us through specific tactics you can start using today to tap into this genuine catalyst for achieving your goals. If you’re a motivational junkie that doesn’t have a lot to show for all your inspired intentions, this episode is for you.

Jenna Kutcher, a leading podcaster known for her authenticity, joins top ghostwriter Jeff Haden and organizational psychologist Benjamin Hardy for a deep dive into content creation. They discuss overcoming perfectionism, emphasizing that motivation comes from consistent effort. The trio shares tips on measuring progress through 'gap and gain' thinking, balancing hustle with the need for rest, and establishing sustainable habits that prevent burnout. Their insights provide a roadmap for creators aiming for long-term success while maintaining mental well-being.