How to Get Motivated About Things You Don't Want to Do | Dr. Adam Grant & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Thank you for the short clips & information to consider. I enjoy Adam Grant’s work.

"Intrinsic motivation is often driven by curiosity about the how. A sense of purpose comes from really thinking hard about the why."

Great timing!

I find the 6 second rule works well for me. It’s like having the one main second but then 5 additional ones to appease your dopamine addiction.

That’s what I do to meetings at work that I am not excited about attending. I would tell myself to look for something interesting, and think about why does this matter, once I find the sense of purpose, I end up being more engaged. Thank you for the great content.

As Mike Tyson will say, discipline is doing something you don’t want to do and do it like you love it.

Summary/Takeaways: The conversation delves into the intricacies of motivation, particularly intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, as well as their impact on performance. It begins with a reflection on the Huberman university experience, highlighting the strategy of convincing oneself to be interested in uninteresting topics, leading to a genuine curiosity and love for certain subjects. They discuss the importance of intrinsic motivation and its relationship with performance, mentioning research on rewarding kids for tasks they were already interested in. The conversation explores the nuances of intrinsic motivation versus extrinsic rewards, noting that while extrinsic rewards can boost productivity, they may also undermine intrinsic motivation. They suggest that finding a sense of purpose in tasks can help motivate individuals, even when intrinsic motivation is lacking. They also discuss the importance of autonomy and framing rewards as symbols of appreciation rather than controlling mechanisms. The conversation concludes by highlighting the benefits of intrinsic motivation, such as improved focus, persistence, and creativity.

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Would love to see this topic tailored more toward motivating people with pathological demand avoidance (PDA).

The video that we all needed

Keep going Sir, whatever the drama, this is your private life, we do not care, do whatever you want as far as I am concerned. You bring so much to people this is priceless. Thank you, thank you.

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Andrew has been light on the simply common sense advice vids

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Discipline is the key. If we wait for motivation or try to manufacture it, we won't get much done.

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So when you substitute intrinsic motivation with a sense of purpose, effectively its a substitution with an extrinsic motivator right? But in some cases extrinsic motivators are okay