Summary of How to Get Motivated About Things You Don't Want to Do | Dr. Adam Grant & Dr. Andrew Huberman
Key wellness strategies, self-care techniques, and productivity tips discussed in the video include:
- Trick yourself into being interested in tasks you don't initially enjoy by finding little hooks to ratchet your way into a larger interest.
- Nurture intrinsic motivation by thinking about how the task is designed, implementing reward systems, and using persuasive self-talk.
- Use curiosity as a way to scratch an itch and find intrinsic motivation by exploring mysteries or puzzles related to the task.
- When intrinsic motivation is difficult to find, substitute it with a sense of purpose by connecting the task to something meaningful or important.
- Be cautious with extrinsic rewards as they can boost productivity but may undermine intrinsic motivation, especially if the task becomes solely about the reward.
- Focus on autonomy and framing rewards as symbols of appreciation rather than controlling behavior to maintain intrinsic motivation.
- Being present and focused on the task at hand can enhance intrinsic motivation, leading to better performance and a deeper enjoyment of the task.
Presenters
Notable Quotes
— 01:00 — « I could find little hooks and through those hooks I could kind of ratchet my way into a larger interest. »
— 03:09 — « So I think for most people, the best method of self-persuasion is actually to convince somebody else. »
— 03:45 — « Like, if you don't like doing something, going and reporting to somebody else how great that thing is, so lying about it to somebody else is one way to increase the degree to which you like or enjoy that behavior or topic. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement