6 notes tagged with "motivation"


ERG Theory

Alderfer'sĀ ERG theory is a different representation of the idea shown in Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. It shows human needs in three buckets...

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Published on Dec 22, 2023

Keys To Intrensic Motivation

What drives us/gives us motivation...

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Published on Jan 24, 2023

Goal Gradient Effect

The closer to the goal we are, the more motivated we are to do it.

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Published on Jan 24, 2023

Boredom with Habits

One thing that separates the mediocre from the great is acceptance of boredom. Anyone can stick to habits when you are motivated to do it. It takes better people to stick to it when they are not motivated - when they are bored of it.

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Published on Apr 17, 2022

Goldilocks Rule

Humans experience peak motivation when working on tasks that are right on the edge of their current abilities.

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Published on Apr 17, 2022

Cultivate a Purpose

Finding a purpose might be a wrong path to take to get a purpose. A better one would be to cultivate it.

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Published on Aug 12, 2021