You can’t just “find” motivation, says scientist Ayelet Fishbach — you have to learn how to motivate yourself. She shares a handful of tips backed by 20 years of motivation research, offering surprisingly simple wisdom on how to optimize your goals, set yourself up for success and avoid the tempting calls of procrastination.
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@MujtabaSafdari
August 16, 2024 at 7:43 am
Just 40 minutes after it’s been posted 😊
@Eysc
August 16, 2024 at 7:55 am
perfect timing
@ilk33158
August 16, 2024 at 9:02 am
Exactly🫵
@VenkateshhSugandham
August 16, 2024 at 7:56 am
🫡
@BebbaDubbs
August 16, 2024 at 8:01 am
The thumbnail led me to believe I would be seeing a performance from the musical Chicago.
@Randy_Richmond
August 16, 2024 at 8:33 am
I’m struggling with motivation. Life seems pointless.
90% of businesses fail within the first 5 years. You can work 3 jobs and still struggle to make ends meet. Also, Jobs expect years of experience for entry positions. No matter if we level up with a better job, because of skyrocketing national debt, each year our money continues to lose it’s buying power putting us back to square one. The average person can’t afford basic necessities. Lobbying rigs the government against the people. Government corruption is working overtime to sabotage our country and get everyone deleted through international conflict.
So…. what’s the point of having dreams anymore??? It’s hard to have motivation in today’s world when you feel like you’re trapped in a system of economic slavery and your country is self destructing.
@cocoa4831
August 16, 2024 at 8:46 am
1. Motivation is a mindset.
2. The enjoyment of the process determines whether you can achieve it.
3. Make the goal fun, break it into small pieces, and work on it with others, for others.
@RexTee438
August 16, 2024 at 5:22 pm
Make the middle of a task/goal as short as possible
@azizbekkhidiraliev4797
August 17, 2024 at 11:02 pm
thank you
@timelord7340
August 16, 2024 at 8:58 am
I don’t even want to watch it !
@trellmayne
August 16, 2024 at 8:07 pm
Even as it’s playing right now lol SAME
@addiech
August 18, 2024 at 5:29 am
Bad intro lol
@Dyejob01
August 16, 2024 at 10:09 am
It’s because American corporations don’t know how to treat employees. I am sick of Matrics Management!
@MuhammadAfiyan092
August 16, 2024 at 11:45 am
My teacher asked me to watch this .
@TranscendentOxide
August 16, 2024 at 11:55 am
A recently uploaded TED talk, i never expected to be an early commenter on one of these
@colonel_snill
August 16, 2024 at 12:40 pm
I hope I’ll stand there talking too
@marcvolpe8252
August 16, 2024 at 12:45 pm
AYELET YOUR BEAUTY MOTIVATES ME
@colonel_snill
August 16, 2024 at 12:54 pm
700!!!!!
@colonel_snill
August 16, 2024 at 12:57 pm
701!!!!!
@colonel_snill
August 16, 2024 at 12:57 pm
702!!!!!
@AlecFokas
August 16, 2024 at 1:34 pm
Trying to motivate myself to wait for 17 minutes to see where this is going
@gray2262
August 17, 2024 at 1:26 pm
lol
@The_Reaper86
August 16, 2024 at 1:49 pm
Yeah, motivation sure is a important thing and the video summarized very well it, but there’s one thing that usually happens and she didn’t mention: comparisons – these happen a lot to many people, and the best thing to do about these is comparing yourself to you, and not other people.
@joycewong3620
August 18, 2024 at 4:51 am
completely agree
@SdF-s3j
August 18, 2024 at 8:53 am
和头脑特工队差不多
@evandaugherty1223
August 16, 2024 at 7:28 pm
Seek discomfort!
@marinarizova
August 17, 2024 at 12:11 am
Some good points through awkward and choppy delivery
@sanyabrestify
August 17, 2024 at 2:34 am
Надо запретить однаразовые станки для бритья
@rahulhegishte9878
August 17, 2024 at 5:46 am
Very interesting perspective!!!
@poonampakhare9272
August 17, 2024 at 9:24 am
Please add subtitles
@notionthesystem
August 17, 2024 at 11:57 am
– 00:00 Understanding Motivation
Many of us feel a deep sense of unmotivation, but you’ve never lost it—motivation is about wisdom.
– 03:14 The Power of Goals
Setting exciting, engaging goals is crucial, as enjoyment in the journey affects motivation.
– 06:06 Keeping Motivation Alive
Mid-project dips in motivation are common; setting shorter goals and removing ego can help maintain focus.
– 09:20 Juggling Life Goals
Balancing multiple goals is essential; anticipating temptations can keep you on track.
– 13:47 The Importance of Support
Relationships are vital for motivation; supporting and encouraging each other makes a big difference.
– 16:26 Takeaway and Final Thoughts
Motivation is about being wise, not just strong; embrace your journey and keep pushing forward!
by GPT Breeze
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August 17, 2024 at 12:47 pm
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@isaacyukon5869
August 17, 2024 at 4:27 pm
Were those laugh tracks? *cringe*
@snoiybs
August 17, 2024 at 5:22 pm
Hi
@JoonaTuhkanen-z7i
August 18, 2024 at 7:41 am
Ruiskujuusto ois saatava kauppoihin
@deschmichael
August 18, 2024 at 2:52 pm
thank you ! i needed this right now. thoughtfully narrated and with an enthusiastic wisdom grounded in expertise!
@astro5171
August 18, 2024 at 9:04 pm
I wonder how she’s related to Mark Fishbach (aka MARKIPLIER)
@DaViD-ww8so
August 19, 2024 at 2:34 am
that looks like helpful advise😊
@KaMiQa16
August 19, 2024 at 2:50 am
It was not Curie family, this is her husband surname, she was polish names Maria Skłodowska
@devind8861
August 19, 2024 at 7:19 am
👍
@nickhershberger8411
August 19, 2024 at 7:42 am
I am a great magician, your clothes are green.
@topiconii
August 19, 2024 at 12:35 pm
This video’s take really clicks with some of the things I’ve been reading in Unveiling Your Hidden Potential by Bruce Thornwood
@user-yj4hk4oq9m
August 19, 2024 at 2:42 pm
key points from the video:
🎯 Set inspiring goals that you look forward to, not just things you wish you had already done.
🌈 Make the “middle” parts of your goals shorter (like weekly vs. monthly goals) to keep motivation high.
🔍 Don’t take setbacks personally – remove your ego and see them as chances to learn.
⚖️ Balance your goals by finding the right mix, not trying to do everything at once.
💡 Anticipate temptations so you’re prepared to resist them.
👥 Leverage the support of friends, family, and loved ones to help keep you motivated.
@dallas35167
August 19, 2024 at 6:17 pm
how do I bypass the matrix