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Increasing Motivation: Why Focusing on Failure Isn't Helpful
39:06 - 45:25 (06:18)
Focusing on potential obstacles and failure is not an effective way to increase motivation according to experts. Instead, having a solid plan and utilizing resources can lead to greater success in achieving goals.
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People tend to get a dopamine reward from the immediate feedback they receive when they tell others that they plan to write a book but often never actually complete the book.
39:06 - 40:47 (01:40)
Summary
People tend to get a dopamine reward from the immediate feedback they receive when they tell others that they plan to write a book but often never actually complete the book. Research shows that this is consistent with the physiology of dopamine circuits for motivation.
ChapterIncreasing Motivation: Why Focusing on Failure Isn't Helpful
EpisodeDr. Emily Balcetis: Tools for Setting & Achieving Goals
PodcastHuberman Lab
The best way to deal with obstacles and setbacks is to create contingency plans in advance.
40:47 - 42:37 (01:50)
Summary
The best way to deal with obstacles and setbacks is to create contingency plans in advance. By planning for the worst-case scenarios and working through them in advance, we can avoid crisis mode and approach challenges with a level head.
ChapterIncreasing Motivation: Why Focusing on Failure Isn't Helpful
EpisodeDr. Emily Balcetis: Tools for Setting & Achieving Goals
PodcastHuberman Lab
Michael Phelps won his eighth gold medal in the 200 fly, breaking Olympic history.
42:37 - 45:25 (02:47)
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Michael Phelps won his eighth gold medal in the 200 fly, breaking Olympic history. He would go on to win a total of 23 gold medals in his career, with a coach who was notorious for smashing his goggles in practice.