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The Dangers of Allowing External Validation to Fuel Motivation
23:06 - 30:12 (07:06)
Footballer Tony Riddle discusses how external validation, such as praise from teammates and attention from nightclubs, can be dangerous if used to fuel motivation. It can lead to a constant need for more to fill a void, rather than being motivated by a desire for growth or improvement.
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The pursuit of materialistic goals often leads to temporary happiness, as our minds constantly move on to the next thing.
23:06 - 24:00 (00:54)
Summary
The pursuit of materialistic goals often leads to temporary happiness, as our minds constantly move on to the next thing. It is foolish to base our ambitions on acquiring possessions and conquering achievements, as they ultimately result in unfulfillment.
ChapterThe Dangers of Allowing External Validation to Fuel Motivation
Episode#408 - Jake Humphrey - How To Build A High Performance Mindset
PodcastModern Wisdom
The motivation of accomplishing goals can come from a place of enoughness, growth, and desire, rather than from a place of trying to fill a void.
24:00 - 27:58 (03:57)
Summary
The motivation of accomplishing goals can come from a place of enoughness, growth, and desire, rather than from a place of trying to fill a void. The danger of relying on external validation for motivation and not finding internal fulfillment is highlighted through examples of football players and Eddie Hall, World's Strongest Man 2017.
ChapterThe Dangers of Allowing External Validation to Fuel Motivation
Episode#408 - Jake Humphrey - How To Build A High Performance Mindset
PodcastModern Wisdom
The human desire for exploration is cyclical, as is the desire for change in your life.
27:58 - 30:12 (02:14)
Summary
The human desire for exploration is cyclical, as is the desire for change in your life. This is seen in people's yearning for different careers, mindsets, bodies, friends, and social lives, regardless of their current position in life.