About this episode
Have you checked under your bed for your motivation lately?Well, you’re looking in the wrong place.So many of us think motivation is something you “find.”You blame the loss on your schedule, your kids, your partner, your job.But here’s the truth:Motivation isn’t something you find. It’s something you build.In this episode, we break down:Why external rewards and validation fail long-termThe psychology behind intrinsic motivationWhy hype is NOT motivationThe 3 factors that actually create sustainable driveHow to turn ANY extrinsic goal into an intrinsic oneWhy Norway wins more Olympic medals (and what that teaches us)This isn’t about yelling at yourself.This isn’t about getting fired up.This is about becoming the boss of you.And building motivation that doesn’t disappear when the applause does.We’re going to give you the formula to reveal what lies within you, empowering you to become the person you aspire to be. With this key, you can pursue and achieve any goal.Reference: Self-Determination Theory, Developed by Edward Deci and Richard Ryan:https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/theory/Chapters00:00:00 “Have You Seen My Motivation?”00:03:00 The Lie You’ve Been Telling Yourself: “I’m just not that person” 👀00:06:30 Why Motivation Never Shows Up00:10:30 The Motivation Mistake Everyone Makes00:18:00 This Is Why You Keep Falling Off00:29:30 The 3 Things That Actually Motivate You (Not what you think)00:38:00 Do This Instead (Real-Life Hacks)00:47:30 Your Goals Might Be the Problem00:59:30 Motivation Is Supposed to Feel Like This?!Want to leave the TTSL Podcast a voicemail? We love your questions and adore hearing from you. https://www.speakpipe.com/TheThickThighsSaveLivesPodcastThe CVG Nation app, for iPhoneThe CVG Nation app, for AndroidOur Fitness FB Group.
