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Gambling on Discipline
Almost all people who become successful do so because they’re able to develop discipline. Â It’s not something they’re born with. Â It takes practice. Â Consciously doing what needs to be done now, foregoing what you’d like to be doing instead, in … Continue reading
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Tagged Gambling, Motivation, Psychology
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The Only Motivation Tip You’ll Ever Need
San Franciscans and New Yorkers spent years fighting to get nutrition information like calorie counts listed on menus. Â After all, if people only knew what kind of crap they were shoveling into their maws they’d surely change their behavior, right? … Continue reading
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Tagged Framing, Loss Aversion, Motivation, Persuasion
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Why You Don’t Really Believe In Yourself
“You just have to believe in yourself.” We hear this all the time. Professional athletes toss off this one-liner so frequently we hear it without even thinking about it anymore. Of course you have to believe in yourself. I believe … Continue reading
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Tagged Belief In Yourself, Commitment, Culture, Media, Motivation, Passion, Self-Improvement, Society
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Focus On Your Core Principle to Make Decisions And Beat Procrastination
I finished reading Made To Stick last week, which is fantastic and highly recommended for anyone who does anything creative, anything that requires communication, or anything related to sales (so… pretty much everyone). One of the biggest things that’s stuck … Continue reading
The Small Change in Perception That Can Change Your Life
Who has a higher tolerance for pain: those who experience an acute injury, lots of pain at one time, or those who constantly suffer from pain? The answer is counter-intuitive, and the potential reason is fascinating. Dan Ariely has found … Continue reading
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Tagged Dan Ariely, Drive, Goal, Inspiration, Motivation, Rationality, Success, Upside of Irrationality
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How To Get Anyone To Help You Do Anything
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.†– Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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Tagged Motivation, Negotiation, Persuasion, Productivity, Quotes
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Why Motivational Speakers Don’t Motivate
Dr. Jim Taylor, who has a PhD in psychology, says the “inspirational-industrial complex” is a sham. Why, you ask? Because the inspiration that comes from other people is manufactured from the outside. This “synthetic” inspiration simply can’t last long because … Continue reading
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Tagged Gurus, Inspiration, Motivation, Productivity
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Motivation
I’ve been studying for the bar for nearly two straight months now. It’s now less than two weeks away, I still have lots to learn, but motivation is low. Even things like time tracking are less effective these days. What … Continue reading
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Tagged Letters to a Stoic, Marcus Aurelius, Mediations, Motivation, Philosophy, Senaca
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