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5 Productivity Myths Ruining Your Life - Nir And Far

Nir And Far: Business, Behaviour and the Brain

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The Truth About Motivation: Relief from Discomfort

The root cause of human behavior is to relieve discomfort, making all motivation a desire to escape discomfort. Seeking pleasure is driven by the need to free ourselves from the pain of wanting. Internal triggers like anxiousness hinder external reward-based motivation. Incorporating play and fun into tasks helps maintain focus by presenting new challenges and engaging attention, thus sustaining motivation and preventing distractions.

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