1: To increase our motivation, we want to tap into our intrinsic drivers.
We amplify our intrinsic motivation when we perform activities we find interesting and internally satisfying, Steven Kotler writes in his book The Art of Impossible.
We do this when we spend time doing things we are curious about, that we are passionate about, and that increases our feelings of purpose, autonomy, and mastery.
2: That’s one of my goals for the year. To be intentional about turning up these intrinsic motivators
Last Friday [hyperlink], we explored strategies to increase our autonomy. Autonomy is often associated with feelings of independence or freedom.
In the video below, Rian Doris suggests we intentionally step back and create the context for the work we are doing now as part of our larger life trajectory. Thinking long-term is an often overlooked advantage that is hidden in plain sight.
He suggests we plan out our future big milestones. And then embed what we are doing now as part of this bigger journey. Doing so will generate the feelings of autonomy we need to spark our intrinsic drivers.
3: We can then stack another intrinsic driver, mastery, on top of autonomy by identifying which skills we must master to achieve those milestones.
One of my longer-term goals is to write a book and deliver a compelling TED talk that crosses over into the popular culture.
To achieve these milestones, I need to become a skillful writer and an expert speaker.
Which is one of the reasons I write my RiseWithDrew blog and am experimenting with video messaging. Each blog I write and video I record increases my feelings of mastery in the service of achieving a longer-term goal that I find intrinsically motivating.
More next week!
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Reflection: What can I do to boost the impact of intrinsic motivation in my life?
Action: Journal about it.
If you want more information on intrinsic motivators, watch the video below.
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I found this blog to be quite beneficial and motivating. Sometimes we just need that additional confirmation to fully apply ourselves. I have definitely taken some golden nuggets from this post. Thanks for sharing Mr. Clancy.