talk-end-of-procrastination/slides/motivation.md
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## Motivation
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Why do we do the things we do?
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### External motivation
Carrot and stick; someone else sets our path.
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- numbs our self-motivation <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
- feels meaningless <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
- makes it easier to procrastinate <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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### Internal motivation
We follow our own target.
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- progress feels more rewarding <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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### Goal-based motivation
We want to achieve something in the future.
- Pros: it works! <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
- Cons: it causes us damage; not sustainable <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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### Hedonic treadmill <a class="reference" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonic_treadmill">🔗</a>
> Humans quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events.
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Bigger and bigger goals
--> *arousal addiction*
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### Journey-based motivation
- enjoy the ride!
- happiness now
- unlocks *flow*
- flow brings contentment and mastery, which in turn brings results
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### Meaning
- when your actions have positive impact on others
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### Group vision
- cooperation of individual visions
- boosting the growth of our own potential
> The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
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### TOOL: Personal Vision
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#### How to get one?
1. SWOT analysis
2. Achievements
3. Motivating activities
4. Beta-Vision
5. Final Personal Vision
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### SWOT
- S - Strengths
- W - Weaknesses
- O - Opportunities
- T - Threats
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Time to reflect on yourself.
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#### Strengths + Opportunities
- use as much as possible
- supports flow
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#### Weaknesses
- avoid if possible
- can be improved, but don't devote too much time on it
- retards flow
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#### Threats
- take into account, be prepared
- face a potential fear
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### My SWOT
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### Personal Achievements
- pride, joy
- evidence of strengths
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### My Achievements
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### Motivating Activities
Personal vision should consist of these.
Categories:
- bringing growth
- creating legacy
- building relationships
- carry meaning
Activity should ideally fit into multiple categories!
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### My Activities
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### Beta-Vision
Finding a personal vision takes effort.
Finding a beta version is easier
...and you won't procrastinate finding it!
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#### Answer these...
1. Favorite quote, idea that resonates?
2. Life values?
3. Fulfilling activities?
4. Meaningful activities?
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### My Beta-Vision
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### Final Personal Vision
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### My Final Vision
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### Act Now!
How can you incorporate your vision in your daily life?
Starting small is fine, as long as you start!
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### My Start
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