๐ง There is a hidden motivation switch in the brain that can unlock a powerful level of motivation.
โก๏ธ Extrinsic motivation, which comes from external rewards, is weaker than intrinsic motivation.
๐ By focusing on intrinsic motivators like curiosity, mastery, purpose, and autonomy, you can upgrade your fuel source and achieve unstoppable levels of motivation.
๐ฅ Intrinsic motivation is crucial for maintaining drive and passion in work.
๐ Curiosity fuels the desire to constantly learn and engage with work.
๐ช The pursuit of mastery leads to continuous improvement and excellence.
๐ง Intrinsic motivators, such as curiosity, purpose, and autonomy, are crucial for driving performance and achieving a state of flow.
โ๏ธ High levels of intrinsic motivation release performance-enhancing neurochemicals and lower cognitive load, leading to improved focus and drive.
๐๐ฅ A virtuous cycle exists between intrinsic motivation and flow, where increasing motivation leads to more flow and vice versa, resulting in unstoppable drive.
๐ Curiosity: The brain's reward system is activated through curiosity, releasing dopamine and increasing attention and pleasure in learning.
๐ฏ Mastery: Constantly improving at what you do, acquiring new skills, and seeking greater challenges releases dopamine and endorphins, enhancing focus and engagement.
๐ Autotelicity: Blurring the line between work and play, pursuing activities that you love and find personally fulfilling triggers Flow State and intrinsic motivation.
๐ Purpose: Connecting your work to a bigger cause or mission beyond yourself gives meaning and leads to greater persistence, activating oxytocin and serotonin.
๐ Autonomy: Having a sense of ownership and the freedom to pursue your curiosities and make decisions in your work enhances engagement and motivation.
๐ง Our brains thrive when we have a say in our actions.
๐ Identify your level of curiosity and seek immediate feedback from learning.
๐ฅ Crank up the Mastery drive by practicing skills on the edge of your comfort zone.
๐ช Boost audacity by focusing on your innate strengths and what you're good at.
๐ก Doing things you're good at can lead to developing a passion for them and finding flow.
๐ Having a clear purpose in your work increases motivation and job satisfaction.
๐ Increasing autonomy in your work can be achieved through changing your perspective and developing personal skills and networks.
๐ Boost each intrinsic motivator by five points per year until maxed out at 50.
โ๏ธ Upgrade from extrinsic to intrinsic motivation, maintaining balance and course-correcting as needed.
๐ช Increase intrinsic motivation to reduce reliance on external rewards and achieve a state of flow.