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Steven Bartlett: 9 Secret Habits of a Multi-Million Dollar Entrepreneur - Diary of a CEO

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

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The Progress Principle: Finding Motivation in Forward Motion and 1% gains

The progress principle, also known as the sense of forward motion, is crucial for motivation and enjoyment at work. When people have a sense of progress, they have their best days at work. Sir David Brelsford, who transformed the British cycling team, attributes their success to the one percent gains that create a feeling of progress. CEOs should constantly remind their teams that they are moving forward. Even small improvements can have a big impact on motivation. The speaker gives an example of finding a one percent gain by using a trackpad to record important ideas during conversations. Celebrating these small wins creates a sense of progress and challenge.

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