How to Get Motivated About Things You Don't Want to Do | Dr. Adam Grant & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Adam Grant and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the concept of intrinsic motivation and how nurturing it can impact overall performance, touching on issues such as self-deception, reward systems, the nature of curiosity, and the development of a sense of purpose as a way to foster motivation when the task at hand is perceived as uninteresting.

Dr. Adam Grant is a professor of organizational psychology at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, an expert in the science and practical steps for increasing motivation, maximizing and reaching our potential, and understanding how individuals and groups can best flourish. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

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[tinaolson]

Thank you for the short clips & information to consider. I enjoy Adam Grant’s work.

[EkiNoXxxxxx]

Keep going Sir, whatever the drama, this is your private life, we do not care, do whatever you want as far as I am concerned. You bring so much to people this is priceless. Thank you, thank you.

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Summary/Takeaways:
The conversation delves into the intricacies of motivation, particularly intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, as well as their impact on performance. It begins with a reflection on the Huberman university experience, highlighting the strategy of convincing oneself to be interested in uninteresting topics, leading to a genuine curiosity and love for certain subjects.
They discuss the importance of intrinsic motivation and its relationship with performance, mentioning research on rewarding kids for tasks they were already interested in. The conversation explores the nuances of intrinsic motivation versus extrinsic rewards, noting that while extrinsic rewards can boost productivity, they may also undermine intrinsic motivation. They suggest that finding a sense of purpose in tasks can help motivate individuals, even when intrinsic motivation is lacking.
They also discuss the importance of autonomy and framing rewards as symbols of appreciation rather than controlling mechanisms. The conversation concludes by highlighting the benefits of intrinsic motivation, such as improved focus, persistence, and creativity.

[Spentyo]

I find the 6 second rule works well for me. It’s like having the one main second but then 5 additional ones to appease your dopamine addiction.

[meetandinspire]

"Intrinsic motivation is often driven by curiosity about the how. A sense of purpose comes from really thinking hard about the why."

[NCWildHeART]

You have helped so many people more than you know! Thank you for helping me take control of my health and get off debilitating mental health drugs!! All with my diet! I support your work and thank you for changing my life for the better with your amazing podcasts and information. Don’t let them get to you! Keep doing what you do!

[jolijnvandeven]

Andrew you’re the best ❤
The drama is because you’re @ the top.

Jealousy is a b**** 😢

watching and applying your content has improved my and many other lives.

thank you so much 😘

[amieezhong]

That’s what I do to meetings at work that I am not excited about attending. I would tell myself to look for something interesting, and think about why does this matter, once I find the sense of purpose, I end up being more engaged. Thank you for the great content.

[sidewaysdesign]

Would love to see this topic tailored more toward motivating people with pathological demand avoidance (PDA).

[-_--_-]

As Mike Tyson will say, discipline is doing something you don’t want to do and do it like you love it.

[Deanforbes]

Discipline is the key. If we wait for motivation or try to manufacture it, we won't get much done.

[will.davlin]

Make sure to use many layers of blankets on your foot area for perfect sleep (circulation, temperature regulation)🔴

[munyaradzimarazanye]

So when you substitute intrinsic motivation with a sense of purpose, effectively its a substitution with an extrinsic motivator right? But in some cases extrinsic motivators are okay

[theeddytor]

youtube recommending me this video as if
"BROO you need this more than anyone right now "

[parioceanchicago]

I am 49 and it's been 3 month I do work out in front on my TV. Fitness cardio flexibility in 30mn. I do it everyday. And I don't want to do it all the time but I still do it.
Sometimes I miss a day but at the end, most of the days I work out.
And I don't like it but I am in the train so I stay in it.

[FrancisPangDX]

I enjoy the whole conversation. I was watching half the video with almost full concentration. However, the constant sentence filler and the host repeating himself due to his apprehensiveness in articulating the question precisely make the whole podcast harder to comprehend.
The host certainly needs to brush up on his question delivery.

[Maikigai]

4:33 Speak that which isn’t as if it were?

[seniorito]

Thats fckn vanerlay silva, i didnt know he could speak straight english loll

[ruannpc]

Andrew has been light on the simply common sense advice vids

[TheXPlayer_TWC]

Man
I making probiotic yogurt
Every deferent l. Probiotic culture

Expression different tastes
.
It sparkling my self about suitable right of self / emotion and more expression

" Bad fuel still an energy to burn"

As INTP or ADS more on AS
MALAYSIAN CHINESE
I understand too suppressed self
Knowings
In the mine of words ( too lag )