It's time to stop searching for motivation and start building it instead. Willpower alone doesn’t work. One day you're fired up and ready to crush it, the next you're staring blankly at the wall wondering where your motivation went. In this psychology and self-improvement-focused episode, learn the scientifically proven tactics to construct motivation that sticks long-term - even through the toughest challenges. Discover the 4 key types of motivation, how to tap into them, and the warning signs that your motivation is unsustainable. Learn why sheer willpower backfires, how small wins compound, and how to reframe mundane tasks into extraordinary achievements. Balancing intrinsic and extrinsic motivations fuels success when we can also tap into our values. This episode will boost grit, and encourage a growth mindset using actionable insights from psychology and motivation science. Your passport to sustainable drive and motivation starts here - - - On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create. - - - Connect with Sam: Sam's newsletter on creativity - Explosive Thinking Watch the pod - YouTube (Growth Mindset) - - - Show: Growth Mindset, psychology of self-improvement Episode: Engineer Unstoppable Motivation and Resilience Chapters: 0:00 Hiking through the coastal path of UK 02:03 Pre-roll advert 02:07 Building a stronger mindset and unstoppable motivation 02:40 Nuances of human motivation 04:45 Extrinsic motivation examples 07:24 What drives people to continue 08:25 4 types of motivation 11:00 Mid-roll advert 13:42 Identifying personal values 20:10 Aligning your actions with your values 24:45 Celebrate small wins 26:00 Seek feedback and reflect on it 27:15 Send off Topics: Building Unstoppable Motivation Through Values Harnessing Identified Motivation for Resilience Introjected Motivation: Internal Pressures as a Drive Balancing Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivations for Success Achieving Round-the-World Records with Value-Driven Motivation Mindset Strategies for Building a Successful Business Transforming Life by Understanding Motivation Sources Psychology Behind Unstoppable Motivation and Resilience Utilizing Identified and Introjected Motivations Effectively Goal Setting Strategies Inspired by Psychological Motivations How Identified Motivation Fuels Incredible Achievements Leveraging Internalized Pressure for Positive Outcomes The Role of Values in Sustaining Motivation Developing Resilience Through Psychological Mindsets Mastering Motivation: Insights from Psychology Experts From Intrinsic to Identified: Evolving Motivation for Success The Science of Building Unbreakable Willpower and Drive Achieving Personal and Professional Milestones with Strategic Motivation Cultivating a Mindset for Overcoming Life’s Challenges Empowering Personal Change with Introjected Motivation Techniques Growth Mindset approach to build motivation and resilience Mindsets behind grit and will-power Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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