From df4986522aa67de0a3c0f867e18e425dc094b5e2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Dejvino Date: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 22:48:29 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Expand Motivation --- slides/motivation.md | 36 ++++++++++++++++++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/slides/motivation.md b/slides/motivation.md index ff4a86d..d03f2ba 100644 --- a/slides/motivation.md +++ b/slides/motivation.md @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ ## Motivation + --- @@ -6,25 +7,36 @@ Why do we do the things we do? --- -### External -- carrot and stick -- hard to self-motivate without it -- often seem meaningless -- increases procrastination +### External motivation + +Carrot and stick; someone else sets our path. + + +- numbs our self-motivation +- feels meaningless +- makes it easier to procrastinate --- -### Internal -- more rewarding -- engages creativity and learning -- brings good mood +### Internal motivation + +We follow our own target. + + +- progress feels more rewarding +- brings good mood +- engages creativity and learning --- ### Goal-based motivation -- good: it works! -- bad: damaging; not sustainable -- long struggle followed by a short rush of joy that comes crashing down + +We want to achieve something in the future. + +- Pros: it works! +- Cons: it causes us damage; not sustainable +- long struggle, followed by a short rush of joy that quickly evaporates +- requires more and more demanding goals ---