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Struggling with Motivation?

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(#13 is where I would start)

27 ways to better understand and master the science of motivation:

Watch:

1. Finding Motivation, passion and energy in our work - Deirdre O'Shea: https://lnkd.in/dkA6pe3y.
2. The Power of Self-Motivation - Nakia Gelin: https://lnkd.in/dQnsxUyc.
3. How Motivation Drives Success - Russ Cunnigham: https://lnkd.in/dTB-Cxn7 .
4. The Puzzle of Motivation - Daniel Pink: https://lnkd.in/dAEUyKTj.
5. Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator - Tim Urban: https://lnkd.in/dV7MrFuG.
6. A Simple Way to Inspire your Team - Dr. David Burkus: https://lnkd.in/dBaUh79W.

Listen:

7. The Science of Success: https://lnkd.in/dTpYPHaD.
8. Hidden Brain: https://hiddenbrain.org/.
9. Motivation with Brendon Burchard: https://lnkd.in/dXSi_myR.
10. The Happiness Lab: https://lnkd.in/dKxakikK.

Read (Books):

11. Motivation Science by Mimi Bong, Johnmarshall Reeve, and Sung-il Kim.
12. Get It Done by Ayelet Fishbach.
13. Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink.
14. The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden.
15. Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.
16. Willpower by Roy F. Baumeister and John Tierney.
17. Intrinsic Motivation by Stefan Falk.
18. Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Read (Article):

19. Motivating People (HBR series): https://lnkd.in/dkyaXzmJ.
20. Sprinting Theory: How to Have Self-Discipline on Steroids: https://lnkd.in/dZQU8pyc.
21. Motivation Motivation: The Scientific Guide on How to Get and Stay Motivated (series) : https://lnkd.in/dHySbwFX.
22. 7 Types of Motivation: How to Recognize What Motivates You: https://lnkd.in/dth76uqJ.
23. Motivation: The Driving Force Behind Our Actions: https://lnkd.in/duKTU_Sn.
24. 20 Most Popular Theories of Motivation in Psychology: https://lnkd.in/d-cb44kA.

Take:

25. Inspiring and Motivating Individuals by University of Michigan: https://lnkd.in/dHRGFH_7.
26. Visionary leadership, identity & motivation by Macquarie University: https://lnkd.in/dfPt-4RF.
27. Introduction to Self-Determination Theory: An approach to motivation, development and wellness by University of Rochester: https://lnkd.in/dVGvj3VB.


PS: Lean on discipline to get started on one of the resources above - motivation will surely follow!