Internal self-discipline, driven by self-directed goals, proves to be more effective and enjoyable than striving for external validation or approval. Research shows that pursuing goals for personal fulfillment yields better results and sustains motivation. It is advised to shift focus from external motivators to internal reasons, as they are more enduring and powerful in achieving long-term success. Consistently reconnecting with the underlying why behind your goals is crucial for maintaining motivation, supported by expectancy theory in psychology.
Self discipline is the key ingredient to unlocking everything you want in life. But despite that many of us treat it like its optional and believe the narrative that self discipline requires perfection, requires sacrifice and is too hard. Actually, self discipline is anything but, it is actually the road of least resistance. In this episode we break down 5 tips for building self discipline in any area of life:
- Understanding your motivation
- Leveraging social accountability and desirability bias
- The power of micro habits
- Hacking our dopamine systems through instant versus delayed gratification
- Shifting from learned helplessness to learned industriousness
All of that and more! Listen now!
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