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5.4 KiB
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262 lines
5.4 KiB
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## Motivation
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Why do we do the things we do?
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### External motivation
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Carrot and stick; someone else sets our path.
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- numbs our self-motivation <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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- feels meaningless <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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- makes it easier to procrastinate <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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### Internal motivation
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We have our own target and we follow it.
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- progress feels more rewarding <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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- brings good mood <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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- engages creativity and learning <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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### Goal-based motivation
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We want to achieve something in the future.
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- Pros: it works! <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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- Cons: it causes us damage; not sustainable <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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- long struggle, followed by a short rush of joy that quickly evaporates <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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- requires more and more demanding goals <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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### Hedonic treadmill <a class="reference" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hedonic_treadmill">🔗</a>
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> Humans quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events.
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The reward for finishing a major goal is not worth a long struggle to get there.<!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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#### Arousal addiction
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(not about sexual arousal)
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Addiction to new, stronger stimuli <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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created by setting bigger and bigger goals. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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### Journey-based motivation
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Enjoy the ride, the destination is secondary.
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- happiness now, not just at the end <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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- unlocks flow <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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- flow brings contentment and mastery <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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- ...which in turn brings results <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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### Meaning
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Your actions may have positive impact on others, <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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adding strong foundations for a lasting motivation. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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### Group vision
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Cooperation of individual visions <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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helps the growth of our own potential <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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and boosts the entire group. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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> 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?
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1. SWOT analysis
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2. Achievements
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3. Motivating activities
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4. Beta-Vision
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5. Final Personal Vision
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### SWOT
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- S - Strengths
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- W - Weaknesses
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- O - Opportunities
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- T - Threats
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-V-
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Time to reflect on yourself!
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-V-
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#### Strengths
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- skills, traits and qualities you have
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- using them supports flow
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- personal vision makes use of these as much as possible
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#### Weaknesses
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- qualities you lack; limitations and negative traits
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- using them retards flow
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- personal vision avoids them if possible
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These can be improved, but don't devote too much time to it. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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#### Opportunities
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- possibilities today's world offers to us
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- using them supports flow
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- personal vision builds on them
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Only a few will be used. The rest needs to be rejected and banished <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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to gain focus, clarity and mastery <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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to avoid decision paralysis or regrets. <!-- .element: class="fragment" -->
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#### Threats
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- risks, possible negative impacts or scenarios
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- take them into account
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- recognize them and be prepared
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- awareness helps with facing a potential fear
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### My SWOT
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#### Strengths
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- attention to detail, carefulness, looking for perfection
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- enjoy exploring and learning new technologies
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- like to solve problems and mysteries in tech
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- life-long programming experience
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#### Weaknesses
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- lacking in open confrontation, group arguments
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- introverted, social interactions are taxing
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- cautious in opinions, not an 'influencer'
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#### Opportunities
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#### Threats
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### Personal Achievements
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- pride, joy
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- evidence of strengths
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### My Achievements
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...
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### Motivating Activities
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Personal vision should consist of these.
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Categories:
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- bringing growth
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- creating legacy
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- building relationships
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- carry meaning
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Activity should ideally fit into multiple categories!
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### My Activities
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...
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### Beta-Vision
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Finding a personal vision takes effort.
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Finding a beta version is easier
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...and you won't procrastinate finding it!
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#### Answer these...
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1. Favorite quote, idea that resonates?
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2. Life values?
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3. Fulfilling activities?
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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!
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How can you incorporate your vision in your daily life?
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Starting small is fine, as long as you start!
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### My Start
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