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Motivation and Ability in Behavioral Change
52:27 - 56:51 (04:23)
Motivation and ability are two critical factors in determining whether a person will perform a desirable behavior. In a podcast episode, the speaker discusses how having these two factors aligned, along with having the right resources, can lead to successfully adopting new behaviors.
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In order for someone to do a desired behavior such as exercise, they first need to be motivated, have the ability to do it, and have a trigger to prompt them.
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Behavior Change
Summary
In order for someone to do a desired behavior such as exercise, they first need to be motivated, have the ability to do it, and have a trigger to prompt them. This formula is called "Behavior = MAT" according to BJ Fogg.
ChapterMotivation and Ability in Behavioral Change
Episode#387: Tristan Harris — Fighting Skynet and Firewalling Attention
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Two guests recall the story of a class where the topic of world peace was discussed and how one student was able to gain agreement by changing the language used to describe it.
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Language and Influence
Summary
Two guests recall the story of a class where the topic of world peace was discussed and how one student was able to gain agreement by changing the language used to describe it.